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Brampton Flight Centre

Why Choose BFC

Why Choose BFC?

Brampton Flight Centre has been training pilots since 1946. As the flight training division of the Brampton Flying Club, BFC is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing the highest quality flight training at competitive costs. Here is what sets BFC apart:

Not-for-Profit: BFC is owned and operated by the Brampton Flying Club, a not-for-profit organization since 1946. No shareholders means training revenue is reinvested into the fleet, facilities, and programs.
Over 75 Years of Excellence: Operating continuously since 1946, BFC is one of Canada's most established and respected flight training organizations.
Fleet of 27 Aircraft: One of the largest training fleets in Canada, ensuring aircraft availability and minimizing delays in your training.
Advanced Simulators: BFC operates Redbird and Elite flight training devices for instrument training. The IATPL program also includes sessions on CAE Level D full-motion simulators.
Transport Canada Approved: BFC is a Transport Canada approved flight training unit, meeting the highest standards for flight instruction in Canada.
Registered Career College: Registered under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, providing students with regulatory protection and published program outcomes.
Airline Pathway Programs: Formal partnerships with Jazz Aviation, Porter Airlines, and Sunwing provide graduates with direct routes to airline careers.
Experienced Instructors: Our instructor team includes pilots with airline, military, and bush flying backgrounds who bring real-world experience to the classroom.
Location: Situated at Brampton-Caledon Airport (CNC3) in uncontrolled airspace, with easy access to controlled airspace at Toronto Pearson (CYYZ) and Toronto City (CYTZ) for training variety.
Full-Service Airport: BFC operates at a full-service airport with maintenance, fueling, a pilot shop, restaurant, and hangar facilities all on site.

Webster Trophy Winners

The Webster Memorial Trophy is Canada's most prestigious award for amateur pilots, awarded annually to the top pilot from competitions held across the country. Brampton Flight Centre has a proud tradition of producing Webster Trophy winners and finalists, reflecting the exceptional quality of our training programs and instructors.

BFC students regularly compete at the regional and national levels, and our record of Webster Trophy success is among the best of any flight school in Canada.

Webster Trophy

Our Fleet

BFC operates a fleet of 27 aircraft, one of the largest training fleets in Canada. The fleet is well-maintained by our on-site Transport Canada approved maintenance organization, ensuring safety and reliability.

Cessna 172
Cessna 172 Skyhawk

Our primary single-engine trainer. Used for PPL, CPL, and recreational pilot training. Equipped with both analog and glass cockpit configurations.

Piper Seminole
Piper Seminole (PA-44)

Our multi-engine trainer. Used for multi-engine rating and IFR training. A twin-engine aircraft ideal for learning asymmetric flight operations.

Citabria
Citabria

Our tail-wheel aircraft, used for tail-wheel conversion training. A great way to develop stick-and-rudder skills and experience a different type of flying.

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Simulators

BFC operates several flight training devices (FTDs) to enhance instrument and procedural training. Simulator time is more cost-effective than aircraft time and allows students to practice procedures in a controlled environment.

Redbird FMX

A full-motion flight training device with wraparound visual display. Used extensively for instrument training, approach procedures, and scenario-based training. Transport Canada approved for logging instrument time.

Elite BATD

A basic aviation training device used for instrument procedures, navigation, and instrument scan development. An effective and cost-efficient tool for building instrument skills.

CAE Level D Full-Motion Simulator: IATPL program students also train on CAE Level D full-motion flight simulators (B737 or equivalent) at the CAE training facility. This is the same type of simulator used by airlines for pilot training and type ratings.

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