Canadian Flyers International Inc., founded in 1997, has 3 locations: Toronto City Centre Airport, Markham Airport, and Simcoe Regional Airport. Canadian Flyers started operations in 1996 as a modest flight training facility with two aircraft at Toronto City Centre Airport (CYTZ). Since then, they have expanded and now operate: under three divisions.
- Training
- Charter
- Private Operator Certificate (POC)
Canadian Flyers is also a certified Cirrus Training Centre and was the first agency approved in Canada to provide "Glass Transition Training".
Canadian Flyers offers professional instruction on many levels out of its two schools based in the GTA They have a large fleet of Cessna 172's available for rent or training. For multi engine rating they use a Piper Seminole
Location & Facilities
Toronto City Centre Airport:
Toronto City Centre Airport is located on Toronto Island (commonly known as the Island Airport). It is now currently operated by Toronto Port Authority. It is conveniently located near the heart of downtown Toronto. The airport is only minutes away from famous landmarks such as CN Tower, the financial district, Rogers Centre, Air Canada Centre and much more.
Canadian Flyers International, which is located in Suite 206 of Hangar 6, has provided excellent training and service for years. Although their main objective is to train the students to become efficient and professionally trained pilots, they also offer sight-seeing tours as well as aircraft rental to recreational pilots.
Markham Airport:
Toronto/Markham Airport is a small private airport that is 2.6 nautical miles (4.8km)north of Markham, Ontario, near Toronto.
The airport is owned and operated by Markham Airport Inc. and consists of one 2,000 feet Asphalt runway for small and private aircraft only (with night flying capabilities). The airport is also used for glider operations during spring and fall months.
Markham Airport is the closest airport to the Claremont Training Area, making it the most ideal location to conduct flight training.