Diamond Flight Centre London Inc.

Fanshawe Airline Transport ATP(A) students can expect to fly:

• 205 flight hours total flying time

• 105 hours dual (with instructor) in DA20-C1 aircraft

• 100 hours solo in DA20-C1 aircraft

• 22 hours dual in DA42 multi-engine aircraft

• 84 hours dual in a Level 5 DA40 NG or DA42-VI Flight Training Device

The current total estimated cost of the integrated ATP(A) flying portion of the Fanshawe Aviation Program is $81,750 + HST (total cost including HST is $92,378 CAD).


Additional ancillary fees ($2,945.00 CAD + HST) are as follows:
· Books & Supplies
· DFC London administration fee ($100 plus HST per school year)
· Flight Test fees
· Transport Canada examination fees
· Transport Canada licence application fees

Deposit: An Initial deposit of $5,000 CAD is required prior to start of flight training and the cost of each training event will be deducted from the account, and the rate the money is used depends on the frequency of the flying. Students will receive an email receipt after every transaction, showing the charge for the training event and the remaining balance on their account. Students also have access online to their statements at any time via the MyFBO reservation system. This access will be given once the student begins flying. Any unspent funds are fully refundable upon completion of the flight program or withdrawal from the flight program. 

Students are required to maintain a positive balance on their account while flying. We ask that deposits are made periodically (suggested amount of $5,000.00) to keep the account balance positive.  

Methods of Payment: 

1.) Email transfer to: accounting@dfclondon.com 

2.) Credit/Debit Card: In person at our front desk 

3.) *Bank Deposit*

Visit a TD Bank to deposit a cheque, bank draft or transfer to our account: 

TD Bank Financial Group
London Sherwood
1055 Wonderland Rd N
London, ON N6G 2Y9

Canadian Funds
Transit Number 29302 
Institution Number 004 
Account Number 29305000434 
Swift Code TDOMCATTTOR 
ABA routing # 026009593

*Please email the deposit receipt to accounting@dfclondon.com

If you have any questions, please email: accounting@dfclondon.com

Previous flying experience is not required to start the program. Students may elect to take an optional introductory flight should they want to experience the DA20-C1 training aircraft prior to the start of the program.

Students who hold a Private Pilot Licence, or have prior flight training experience are eligible for the Fanshawe program.

If you currently hold a valid Private Pilot License (PPL):
Transport Canada allows for a credit of up to 30 hours (20 hours dual & 10 hours solo) to be applied to the program requirements after a flight skills assessment has been completed. Upon completion of the flight skills assessment, we will determine the applicable credit and what stage the student will begin their flight training.

If you do not currently hold a valid Private Pilot License (PPL):
There are no credits available from Transport Canada - if you have already invested time and money in flight training, you may want to discuss a modular (non-integrated) flight training training approach.

A physical Transport Canada Category 1 Aviation Medical Certificate is required prior to beginning flight training.

All applicants should plan to get their aviation medical completed as soon as possible to avoid processing delays (current delay for a Category 1 initial medical is 3-4 months).

For a list of approved Transport Canada Civil Aviation Medical Examiners, please click here.

In addition to the English language requirements for admission to Fanshawe College, some students may be required to pass a Transport Canada Formal Aviation Language Proficiency Demonstration (ALPD) prior to beginning any flight training. The formal ALPD will be facilitated by Diamond Flight Centre London at the beginning of the school year. Students must possess a Transport Canada Medical Certificate to be admitted to the formal ALPD. For more information, please click here.

At the conclusion of the Fanshawe College Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership program, students will have earned the following licences and ratings via the integrated Airline Transport Pilot ATP(A) program:

• Private Pilot Licence (PPL)

• Night Rating

• Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)

• Multi-Engine VFR Rating (MVFR)

• Group 1 Instrument Rating (MIFR)

• Multi-Crew Coordination (MCC)

Year One (DA20-C1 Aircraft):
In the first year of the program, students will complete the required training for their Private Pilot Licence (PPL). To stay on track, students should not plan to leave London for the Summer unless they have completed their PPL training.

Please Note: Approximately 70% of ALL flying for the year occurs between early May and late October due to changing weather patterns and lake effect snow over Lake Huron in the winter months (cancellations due to weather increase substantially from early November to mid-late April).

Year Two (DA20-C1 Aircraft):
In second year, training for the Night Rating and Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) will be completed. To stay on track, students should not plan to leave London for the Summer unless they have completed their CPL.

Please Note: Approximately 70% of ALL flying for the year occurs between early May and late October due to changing weather patterns and lake effect snow over Lake Huron in the winter months (cancellations due to weather increase substantially from early November to mid-late April).

Year Three (DA42 Aircraft + DA42-VI FTD):
In the third and final year, students will complete training for the Multi-Engine VFR Rating, Group 1 (Multi-Engine) Instrument Rating and the Multi-Crew Cooperation course.

Students not staying in London to fly during the months of May to October will be unable to complete the entire ATP(A) program. Students may elect to complete the integrated ICPL(A) or ICPL(A)/IR programs in consultation with the CFI or Assistant CFI at DFC London.

Please Note: Guaranteed standing reservations (as outlined in the FLIGHT TRAINING SCHEDULE section) in DA20-C1 aircraft are only guaranteed for the first two years of the program. After two years, DA20-C1 reservations will be on a per-request basis (as openings in the schedule permit).

Flight training is provided by Diamond Flight Centre London Inc. based at the London International Airport (CYXU).

Students in the Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership program will attend classes at the Norton Wolf School of Aviation Technology at the London International Airport (CYXU).

Students in the Commercial Flight and Aviation Leadership program begin their flight training in the first year of the program. Students can expect to begin flying soon after classes begin. Students are typically scheduled for 3 flights per week as follows:

• PPL Students: 2 Dual + 1 Solo flight per week

• CPL Students: 2 Solo + 1 Dual flight per week

The student’s flying schedule is coordinated with the student’s class schedule. DFC London is open 7 days per week & there are opportunities to fly on evenings, weekends and early morning flights starting at 7 am local time to evening flights ending at 10 pm (weather permitting).

A two-hour time slot is usually reserved for the lesson, and consists of:

• Pre-Flight Briefing (0.5 Hours): A discussion with the instructor outlining the objectives for the flight and safety considerations
  
  

• Training Flight (1.5 Hours): The average training flight time will be approximately 1 hour 18 minutes
  
  

• Post-Flight Briefing (0.3 Hours): A discussion with the instructor after the flight to review the flight, and determine the objectives for the next flight

Diamond Flight Centre London flies Diamond aircraft which are built and maintained at Diamond Aircraft Industries Canada, located at the London International Airport (CYXU). Our fleet consists of:

• DA20-C1 (2 seats, single engine)

• Grob G115C (2 seats, single engine)

• DA40-180 (4 seats, single engine)

• DA42-TDI (4 seats, 2 engines)

Flight Training Devices are also utilized in the training throughout the program. Diamond Flight Centre London employs these devices:

• Diamond DA42-VI FTD (Level 5)

• Diamond DA40NG FTD (Level 5)

Rental aviation headsets are available ($5 per flight), however students are strongly encouraged to purchase their own personal aviation headset. Aviation headsets can be purchased in Canada for under $200 CAD (including HST).