Flight Instructor Refresher Course
Transport Canada Approved | Instructor Led | In-Person
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FIRC 26-04
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
20901 Langley Bypass
Langley, British Columbia
November 3, 4 & 5, 2026
Day 1: 08:30–17:00
Day 2: 08:30–17:00
Day 3: 08:30–12:00
Registration is Now Open
Course Fee: $700 + GST Total: $735 CAD
Please register on-line then submit your course fee of $735.00 via e-Transfer to info@navpath.com
Download a Poster FIRC 2026-04 Poster Kwantlen and Schedule FIRC 26-04 Schedule Kwantlen Ver 1 to share with your Chief Flight Instructor and your aviation colleagues.
Successful completion of the course requires your participation in all the course activities and attendance at all scheduled sessions. At the end of the course you will receive a Course Completion Certificate for your use in applying to Transport Canada for renewal of your flight instructor rating.
Flight Instructor Refresher Course Schedule
| Date | Location | Room | Fee | GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRC 26-04 November 3, 4 and 5, 2026 | Kwantlen Polytechnic University 20901 Langley Bypass Langley, BC | Room 1030 | $700.00 | $35.00 |
| Tentative FIRC 27-01 February 1, 2 and 3, 2027 | Kwantlen Polytechnic University 20901 Langley Bypass Langley, BC | Room 1030 | $725.00 | $36.25 |
| Tentative FIRC 27-02 May 4, 5 and 6, 2027 | Kwantlen Polytechnic University 20901 Langley Bypass Langley, BC | Room 1030 | $725.00 | $36.25 |
| Tentative FIRC 27-03 August 10, 11 and 12, 2027 | Kwantlen Polytechnic University 20901 Langley Bypass Langley, BC | Room 1030 | $725.00 | $36.25 |
| Tentative FIRC 27-04 November 1, 2 and 3, 2027 | Kwantlen Polytechnic University 20901 Langley Bypass Langley, BC | Room 1030 | $725.00 | $36.25 |
Flight instructors are responsible for ensuring that they will meet all Transport Canada requirements for renewal before registering.
Registration will normally open approximately 60 days prior to the course.
Your participation in a FIRC will improve your instructional techniques and update your operational knowledge while you experience aviation Professional Development at its finest!
The FIRC is excellent for those training to obtain an initial Class 4 Flight Instructor Rating. The fee is greatly reduced by 50% from the regular price of $700 to only $350 plus GST! Your attendance at this course will benefit you as a pilot and will lay the foundation for your future career as an instructor. Be sure to bring your Pilot Training Record and we will make an entry for 16 hours of ground school.
Please register on-line then submit your course fee of $367.50 via e-Transfer to info@navpath.com.
Also, the FIRC is suitable if you are planning to upgrade your Flight Instructor Rating. The fee is greatly reduced by 50% from the regular price of $700 to only $350 plus GST! What a great way to get ready for your written examination and then upgrade flight test with a Transport Canada Inspector.
Please register on-line then submit your course fee of $367.50 via e-Transfer to info@navpath.com.
Preparing for the Course
During the course you will require access to various flight training materials and applicable Transport Canada references, including the following:
- Flight Instructor Guide
- Flight Training Manual – Aeroplane
- Flight Test Guides – Private Pilot Licence and Commercial Pilot Licence
- Pilot’s Operating Handbook for a typical training aircraft
- TP 13747 – Stall/Spin Awareness Training
- Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards
- Aeronautical Information Manual
- Canada Flight Supplement
Paper copies are most suitable for the first few references, however, flight instructors should bring a laptop or tablet, rather than a cell phone, to access the Transport Canada references. All participants will have free Wi Fi access to the Internet.
Cancellation Policy
Registration and payment in advanced is required to reserve you position on a course.
NavPath Aviation reserves the right to cancel any course and those registered will be notified of any cancellation more than 14 days prior to the first day of the course. When a course is cancelled by NavPath Aviation, all course fees paid will be refunded.
When a participant is registered and has paid for a course and is then unable to attend the course, they must notify NavPath Aviation by email at info@navpath.com, or by telephone at 604-999-7284.
Refunds will be processed within 30 days after the last day of the course in accordance with the following policy:
Cancel More than 14 days before the course: $50 cancellation fee; balance refunded.
Cancel 7–14 days before the course: 50% cancellation fee; balance refunded.
Cancel Less than 7 days before the course: No refund.
“Learn it on the ground… Experience it in the air”
We look forward to seeing you in class!
Course Manager
Bob Leroux | Class 1 Flight Instructor | Pilot Examiner | former Transport Canada Inspector
… it’s an attitude!
