JetPro also offers flight instruction towards a Multi-Engine and Group One Instrument Rating in our DA62 Aircraft
Your instructors are highly qualified and experienced pilots from both airline/military and corporate flying careers. The program has been developed using concepts from airline and military training models.
Whether your endorsement is Multi-Engine (ME) or Multi-Engine IFR (MIFR), the initial phase is the multi-engine training. This involves learning the DA62 and multi-engine flight.
The focus of the instrument training is the Garmin G1000 NXi.
This popular avionics package is found in many aircraft that are considered "entry level" for commercial pilots.
The principals of operations of the G1000 NXi are applicable to other Garmin avionics suites and systems such as the:
- Garmin 430/530
- GTN Series (625, 650, 750)
- Garmin G500
- G3X and other displays
One unique feature of the Garmin G1000 is the airline-like Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA). Learning how to effectively use and understand this feature from an instructor experienced with its use will make you a lot safer as a pilot, whether you are flying privately or commercially.
Instrument flying is the "bread and butter" for commercial pilots.
It is a skill that should be taught properly, the first time.
Whether you are a private pilot or commercial pilot, instrument flying can be both enjoyable and lethal - many accidents have occurred during IMC conditions while performing instrument approaches and departures.
The time and money invested in a high quality professional training experience with modern aircraft, avionics, and experienced aviators pays dividends.
The heart of IFR training is the avionics. JetPro flight training uses the Garmin G1000 NXi throughout its training including the procedures trainer and aircraft.
Simulator time and aircraft time are expensive and hard to come by these days. To maximize the value of those resources a procedures trainer can be used to learn the use of the avionics as well as the aircraft operation before stepping into the aircraft.
JetPro has purchased a desktop training device that focuses exclusively on the Garmin 1000 NXi. This device is used with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and is free to use during your training.
While no flight credits can be gained with this device, learning how to use the avionics in this environment saves time and money when progressing to more advanced training.
JetPro has purchased a desktop training device that focuses exclusively on the Garmin 1000 NXi. This device is used with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and is free to use during your training.
While no flight credits can be gained with this device, learning how to use the avionics in this environment saves time and money when progressing to more advanced training.
Simulator time and aircraft time are expensive and hard to come by these days. To maximize the value of those resources a procedures trainer can be used to learn the use of the avionics as well as the aircraft operation before stepping into the aircraft.
JetPro has purchased a desktop training device that focuses exclusively on the Garmin 1000 NXi. This device is used with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and is free to use during your training.
While no flight credits can be gained with this device, learning how to use the avionics in this environment saves time and money when progressing to more advanced training.
JetPro uses a state-of-the-art, new Diamond DA62 aircraft. It’s little brother, the DA42, is a popular multi-engine, IFR training aircraft. The DA62 offers a number of features that make it attractive for this training:
JetPro uses a state-of-the-art, new Diamond DA62 aircraft. It’s little brother, the DA42, is a popular multi-engine, IFR training aircraft. The DA62 offers a number of features that make it attractive for this training:
JetPro uses advanced technology to enrichen the training experience to produce a better trained and safer multi-engine/instrument rated pilot. Some of these innovations are:
JetPro uses advanced technology to enrichen the training experience to produce a better trained and safer multi-engine/instrument rated pilot. Some of these innovations are:
JetPro is based at the Edmonton/Josephburg Airport (CFB6), five minutes from Fort Saskatchewan and twenty-five minutes from Edmonton.
Josephburg (CFB6) offers several unique advantages:
JetPro is based at the Edmonton/Josephburg Airport (CFB6), five minutes from Fort Saskatchewan and twenty-five minutes from Edmonton.
Josephburg (CFB6) offers several unique advantages:
JetPro is based at the Edmonton/Josephburg Airport (CFB6), five minutes from Fort Saskatchewan and twenty-five minutes from Edmonton.
Josephburg (CFB6) offers several unique advantages:
JetPro has a team of professional instructors with over a century of combined industry experience between them.
Ed is the primary instructor for JetPro. He began his instructional experience over 40 years ago with the RCAF as a CT-114 Tutor Jet instructor, achieving an A2 instructional category with almost 800 hours of military jet instructional experience and over 300 hours of simulator instructing experience. He went on to fly the C130 Hercules and DHC6 Twin Otter for the RCAF as well.
Since then, Ed completed a 32-year airline career retiring as a Boeing 787 Captain with following aircraft endorsements:
Ed formed JetPro and has been actively involved in instrument flight procedure design across Canada as a qualified procedure designer himself.
All of these unique experiences provide a unique set of skills in flight instruction, airline and aircraft operations and instrument procedure creation.
Ed is the primary instructor for JetPro. He began his instructional experience over 40 years ago with the RCAF as a CT-114 Tutor Jet instructor, achieving an A2 instructional category with almost 800 hours of military jet instructional experience and over 300 hours of simulator instructing experience. He went on to fly the C130 Hercules and DHC6 Twin Otter for the RCAF as well.
Since then, Ed completed a 32-year airline career retiring as a Boeing 787 Captain with following aircraft endorsements:
Ed formed JetPro and has been actively involved in instrument flight procedure design across Canada as a qualified procedure designer himself.
All of these unique experiences provide a unique set of skills in flight instruction, airline and aircraft operations and instrument procedure creation.
Ed is the primary instructor for JetPro. He began his instructional experience over 40 years ago with the RCAF as a CT-114 Tutor Jet instructor, achieving an A2 instructional category with almost 800 hours of military jet instructional experience and over 300 hours of simulator instructing experience. He went on to fly the C130 Hercules and DHC6 Twin Otter for the RCAF as well.
Since then, Ed completed a 32-year airline career retiring as a Boeing 787 Captain with following aircraft endorsements:
Ed formed JetPro and has been actively involved in instrument flight procedure design across Canada as a qualified procedure designer himself.
All of these unique experiences provide a unique set of skills in flight instruction, airline and aircraft operations and instrument procedure creation.
JetPro is excited to announce that Joel Brown has joined our team of instructors. Joel is a veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) after having completed tours with:
During his time in the RCAF, Joel held the positions of D/Flight Commander, Senior Academic Advisor, Squadron Flight Safety Officer, and Squadron Training Officer. He was also the First Flying Wing Training Officer for the Royal Saudi Airforce Academy.
Joel recently retired from Transport Canada-Civil Aviation, where he was a Flight Operations Technical Team Lead and the Edmonton Operations Approved Check Pilot (ACP) Issuing Authority. Joel is also a Class 2 Aerobatic instructor and a holds a Class 3 Instructor Rating.
All of this experience has made Joel an excellent instructor and a perfect fit for the JetPro operation!
JetPro is excited to announce that Joel Brown has joined our team of instructors. Joel is a veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) after having completed tours with:
During his time in the RCAF, Joel held the positions of D/Flight Commander, Senior Academic Advisor, Squadron Flight Safety Officer, and Squadron Training Officer. He was also the First Flying Wing Training Officer for the Royal Saudi Airforce Academy.
Joel recently retired from Transport Canada-Civil Aviation, where he was a Flight Operations Technical Team Lead and the Edmonton Operations Approved Check Pilot (ACP) Issuing Authority. Joel is also a Class 2 Aerobatic instructor and a holds a Class 3 Instructor Rating.
All of this experience has made Joel an excellent instructor and a perfect fit for the JetPro operation!
JetPro is excited to announce that Joel Brown has joined our team of instructors. Joel is a veteran of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) after having completed tours with:
During his time in the RCAF, Joel held the positions of D/Flight Commander, Senior Academic Advisor, Squadron Flight Safety Officer, and Squadron Training Officer. He was also the First Flying Wing Training Officer for the Royal Saudi Airforce Academy.
Joel recently retired from Transport Canada-Civil Aviation, where he was a Flight Operations Technical Team Lead and the Edmonton Operations Approved Check Pilot (ACP) Issuing Authority. Joel is also a Class 2 Aerobatic instructor and a holds a Class 3 Instructor Rating.
All of this experience has made Joel an excellent instructor and a perfect fit for the JetPro operation!
JetPro is also excited to announce the addition of Richard Pettit, a veteran of both civilian and military flying. Rich has over 40 years and 25,000 hours flying experience in military, airline, and general aviation.
During his 15 years in the RCAF, Rich was the course director on the CT-114 Tutor in Moose Jaw, Squadron Chief Instructor on the CC-130 Hercules, and a brief stint on the CH-139 Jet Ranger.
Rich then returned to civilian flying in 1996 starting with Air Ontario and finally retiring with Air Canada in 2024. While with the airlines, he attained the following:
Despite being happily retired, Rich can't seem to get step away from aviation. He continues to instruct on the B787 as a contract instructor, writes excellent articles in the distinguished Canadian Aviator Magazine. He enjoys flying his pristine 2002 Cessna 182T.
JetPro is also excited to announce the addition of Richard Pittet, another decorated veteran of both civilian and military flying. Rich has over 40 years and 25,000 hours flying experience in military, airline, and general aviation.
During his 15 years in the RCAF, Rich was the course director on the CT-114 Tutor in Moose Jaw, Squadron Chief Instructor on the CC-130 Hercules, and a brief stint on the CH-139 Jet Ranger.
Rich then returned to civilian flying in 1996 starting with Air Ontario and finally retiring with Air Canada in 2024. While with the airlines, he attained the following:
Despite being happily retired, Rich can't seem to get step away from aviation. He continues to instruct on the B787 as a contract instructor, writes excellent articles in the distinguished Canadian Aviator Magazine. He enjoys flying his pristine 2002 Cessna 182T.
JetPro is also excited to announce the addition of Richard Pittet, another decorated veteran of both civilian and military flying. Rich has over 40 years and 25,000 hours flying experience in military, airline, and general aviation.
During his 15 years in the RCAF, Rich was the course director on the CT-114 Tutor in Moose Jaw, Squadron Chief Instructor on the CC-130 Hercules, and a brief stint on the CH-139 Jet Ranger.
Rich then returned to civilian flying in 1996 starting with Air Ontario and finally retiring with Air Canada in 2024. While with the airlines, he attained the following:
Despite being happily retired, Rich can't seem to get step away from aviation. He continues to instruct on the B787 as a contract instructor, writes excellent articles in the distinguished Canadian Aviator Magazine. He enjoys flying his pristine 2002 Cessna 182T.
Although Austen doesn't offer in aircraft flight training, he is available as a ground instructor for Multi, IFR, and tutoring for INRAT, IATRA, and ATPL Exams. Austen is an experienced procedure designer and flight check pilot with JetPro. This is in addition to having a commercial flying career spanning nearly 10 years to date including the following endorsements:
If you don't have the pleasure of working with Austen during your flight training, you will inevitably see him around the hangar or helping get you set up with our online resources for your flight training.
Although Austen doesn't offer in aircraft flight training, he is available as a ground instructor for Multi, IFR, and tutoring for INRAT, IATRA, and ATPL Exams. Austen is an experienced procedure designer and flight check pilot with JetPro. This is in addition to having a commercial flying career spanning nearly 10 years to date including the following endorsements:
If you don't have the pleasure of working with Austen during your flight training, you will inevitably see him around the hangar or helping get you set up with our online resources for your flight training.
If you don't have the pleasure of working with Austen during your flight training, you will inevitably see him around the hangar or helping get you set up with our online resources for your flight training.
Although Austen doesn't offer in aircraft flight training, he is available as a ground instructor for Multi, IFR, and tutoring for INRAT, IATRA, and ATPL Exams. Austen is an experienced procedure designer and flight check pilot with JetPro. This is in addition to having a commercial flying career spanning nearly 10 years to date including the following endorsements:
If you don't have the pleasure of working with Austen during your flight training, you will inevitably see him around the hangar or helping get you set up with our online resources for your flight training.
The multi-engine program only is approximately nine (9) hours of flying whereas the multi-IFR program is approximately thirteen (13) hours of flying plus ground briefings. Time will vary between students.
The training is structured for a single student; however, we can accommodate two students simultaneously - with the additional student observing the instruction.
JetPro flight training program is unique in may ways. This includes:
The multi-engine program only is approximately nine (9) hours of flying whereas the multi-IFR program is approximately thirteen (13) hours of flying plus ground briefings. Time will vary between students.
The training is structured for a single student; however, we can accommodate two students simultaneously - with the additional student observing the instruction.
JetPro flight training program is unique in may ways. This includes:
"Finding JetPro was truly a blessing for my flight training. In an environment of flight training delays and long waitlists, Ed was extremely accommodating in fitting me into his schedule.
His real-world knowledge of IFR flying and instruction is simply unmatched by what other flight schools across Canada have to offer. The DA 62 could not have been a more perfect aircraft to learn IFR. The G1000 NXi allowed us to replay flights after we landed, the ability to debrief flights with this footage made it easy to see my mistakes and thus improve at a faster rate. Ed also ensures the proper discipline is taught in utilizing the autopilot and the Flight Mode Annunciator, skills which are not often taught but have already served me well as a pilot.
Throughout my training, Ed emphasized flying approaches using raw data and flying in actual IMC. The skills that I learnt here have proved to be hugely valuable already in my career. He gave me the confidence to hand fly VOR, NDB and RNAV approaches in Northern Canada to minimums in IMC. Had I completed my IFR training elsewhere in Canada, I would not have had the same confidence flying in IMC. In my current job, I still hear Ed’s guidance whenever I fly IFR approaches.
Travelling in from another province to complete my training, Ed ensured that my training was unimpeded by delays and was cost-effective. The provided study material and videos allowed me to prepare ahead of time, decreasing the time and money I spent on the training. It was clear from the start of my training that he valued my time and was focused on expediting my flight training.
What further made the training at JetPro valuable was the G1000 procedure trainer offered at no cost. This allowed me to practice flying IFR approaches and using the G1000 before flights. This procedure trainer saved me thousands of dollars and increased my confidence going into the flight test.
The knowledge and confidence I gained at JetPro continue to serve me well in my aviation career, and I would wholeheartedly recommend JetPro to anyone seeking serious, real-world IFR training. I genuinely looked forward to every flight with Ed, which made the learning experience even more rewarding."
"I was fortunate enough to do my multi engine rating and group 1 instrument rating with Ed McDonald at JetPro. The advanced avionics of the Diamond DA62 combined with the immense amount of experience Ed has to offer made it the best training I've ever received. I've never felt more prepared for a flight test and highly recommend JetPro to anyone looking to advance in their aviation career."
"Completing my multi-IFR training with Ed was an amazing experience. His extensive, real-world knowledge was invaluable. The training I received taught me to be a safer pilot, and has equipped me with the skills I can carry with me for the rest of my career."
"I needed my IFR done within a specific time frame, and my instructor gave 100% for me to be done and successful on the flight test within that short period of time. I was very happy!
Everyone was always available to give me a hand to understand and improve it was great!"
"Finding JetPro was truly a blessing for my flight training. In an environment of flight training delays and long waitlists, Ed was extremely accommodating in fitting me into his schedule.
His real-world knowledge of IFR flying and instruction is simply unmatched by what other flight schools across Canada have to offer. The DA 62 could not have been a more perfect aircraft to learn IFR. The G1000 NXi allowed us to replay flights after we landed, the ability to debrief flights with this footage made it easy to see my mistakes and thus improve at a faster rate. Ed also ensures the proper discipline is taught in utilizing the autopilot and the Flight Mode Annunciator, skills which are not often taught but have already served me well as a pilot.
Throughout my training, Ed emphasized flying approaches using raw data and flying in actual IMC. The skills that I learnt here have proved to be hugely valuable already in my career. He gave me the confidence to hand fly VOR, NDB and RNAV approaches in Northern Canada to minimums in IMC. Had I completed my IFR training elsewhere in Canada, I would not have had the same confidence flying in IMC. In my current job, I still hear Ed’s guidance whenever I fly IFR approaches.
Travelling in from another province to complete my training, Ed ensured that my training was unimpeded by delays and was cost-effective. The provided study material and videos allowed me to prepare ahead of time, decreasing the time and money I spent on the training. It was clear from the start of my training that he valued my time and was focused on expediting my flight training.
What further made the training at JetPro valuable was the G1000 procedure trainer offered at no cost. This allowed me to practice flying IFR approaches and using the G1000 before flights. This procedure trainer saved me thousands of dollars and increased my confidence going into the flight test.
The knowledge and confidence I gained at JetPro continue to serve me well in my aviation career, and I would wholeheartedly recommend JetPro to anyone seeking serious, real-world IFR training. I genuinely looked forward to every flight with Ed, which made the learning experience even more rewarding."
"I was fortunate enough to do my multi engine rating and group 1 instrument rating with Ed McDonald at JetPro. The advanced avionics of the Diamond DA62 combined with the immense amount of experience Ed has to offer made it the best training I've ever received. I've never felt more prepared for a flight test and highly recommend JetPro to anyone looking to advance in their aviation career.
"Completing my multi-IFR training with Ed was an amazing experience. His extensive, real-world knowledge was invaluable. The training I received taught me to be a safer pilot, and has equipped me with the skills I can carry with me for the rest of my career."
"I needed my IFR done within a specific time frame, and my instructor gave 100% for me to be done and successful on the flight test within that short period of time. I was very happy!
Everyone was always available to give me a hand to understand and improve it was great!"
"Completing my multi-IFR training with Ed was an amazing experience. His extensive, real-world knowledge was invaluable. The training I received taught me to be a safer pilot, and has equipped me with the skills I can carry with me for the rest of my career."
"I needed my IFR done within a specific time frame, and my instructor gave 100% for me to be done and successful on the flight test within that short period of time. I was very happy!
Everyone was always available to give me a hand to understand and improve it was great!"
"I was fortunate enough to do my multi engine rating and group 1 instrument rating with Ed McDonald at JetPro. The advanced avionics of the Diamond DA62 combined with the immense amount of experience Ed has to offer made it the best training I've ever received. I've never felt more prepared for a flight test and highly recommend JetPro to anyone looking to advance in their aviation career.
"Finding JetPro was truly a blessing for my flight training. In an environment of flight training delays and long waitlists, Ed was extremely accommodating in fitting me into his schedule.
His real-world knowledge of IFR flying and instruction is simply unmatched by what other flight schools across Canada have to offer. The DA 62 could not have been a more perfect aircraft to learn IFR. The G1000 NXi allowed us to replay flights after we landed, the ability to debrief flights with this footage made it easy to see my mistakes and thus improve at a faster rate. Ed also ensures the proper discipline is taught in utilizing the autopilot and the Flight Mode Annunciator, skills which are not often taught but have already served me well as a pilot.
Throughout my training, Ed emphasized flying approaches using raw data and flying in actual IMC. The skills that I learnt here have proved to be hugely valuable already in my career. He gave me the confidence to hand fly VOR, NDB and RNAV approaches in Northern Canada to minimums in IMC. Had I completed my IFR training elsewhere in Canada, I would not have had the same confidence flying in IMC. In my current job, I still hear Ed’s guidance whenever I fly IFR approaches.
Travelling in from another province to complete my training, Ed ensured that my training was unimpeded by delays and was cost-effective. The provided study material and videos allowed me to prepare ahead of time, decreasing the time and money I spent on the training. It was clear from the start of my training that he valued my time and was focused on expediting my flight training.
What further made the training at JetPro valuable was the G1000 procedure trainer offered at no cost. This allowed me to practice flying IFR approaches and using the G1000 before flights. This procedure trainer saved me thousands of dollars and increased my confidence going into the flight test.
The knowledge and confidence I gained at JetPro continue to serve me well in my aviation career, and I would wholeheartedly recommend JetPro to anyone seeking serious, real-world IFR training. I genuinely looked forward to every flight with Ed, which made the learning experience even more rewarding."
