Pilots need Instrument Rating in order to to fly under instrument flight rules (IFR). 

 

Pre-Entry Requirements:

 

Before commencing the course applicants for an IR shall:

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• Hold at least a PPL (A)

• The privileges to fly at night in accordance with FCL.810 i; or

• An ATPL in another category of aircraft; or A CPL (A).

• Have completed at least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as PIC in Aeroplanes, helicopters or airships of which at least 10 hours shall be in Aeroplanes.

• Have completed the UK CAA, IR or ATPL theoretical knowledge exams.

• The instrument rating flight test must be passed within 36 months of passing the final written exam.

• Hold a valid medical.

• If training for a multi-engine Instrument Rating hold a valid multi engine piston class rating or have completed the training for the MEP class rating.

• All applicants must hold a valid FRTOL.

 

Course Structure:

 

Considering most candidates will be completing the IR course on the MEP aeroplane:

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• The standard IR (A) Training course is a 55 hour course

• 40 Hours on FNPT II

• 15 Hours on MEP aircraft

 

If the candidate either holds a CPL (A) or Basic Instrument Flight Module (BIFM) certificate then the initial BIFM may be reduced by up to 10 hours as follows:

 

• A BIFM is not required if the candidate holds either a CPL, has completed the CPL course and passed the Skills Test, or already holds a BIFM course Completion Certificate.

• Any Student requiring Basic IF refresher training may use part of the Basic Instrument Flight Module as required, at the discretion of the Head of Training.

 

Cost: ​Contact us for more information

 

For more information on applying for an IR click HERE.