Instrument Rating
This is a program to allow a pilot to be able to navigate legally and safely thru the clouds when traveling to your next destination. We suggest that all of our students fly in the clouds during the training to be able to actually experience what flying in the clouds actually feels like. This is weather permitting of course
- Hold at least a current private pilot certificate or be concurrently applying for a private pilot certificate with an airplane, helicopter, or powered-lift rating appropriate to the instrument rating sought.
- Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
- At least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command. At least 10 of these hours must be in airplanes for an instrument-airplane rating.
- A total of 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time on the areas of operation listed in 14 CFR § 61.65 .
- At least 15 hours of instrument flight training from an authorized instructor in the aircraft category for the instrument rating sought.
- A distance of at least 250 nm along airways or ATC-directed routing.
- An instrument approach at each airport.
- Three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems (Example: ILS, VOR, GPS, etc).
- At least 3 hours of instrument training that is appropriate to the instrument rating sought from an authorized instructor in preparation for the checkride within two calendar months before the examination date.
Includes up to 35 hours of flying, 10 hours on the FAA Approved flight simulator, 35 hours with flight instructor, 15 hours of ground time. Ask about the Safety Pilot discount which can save you up to $600 dollars. Call for details!!!
| Instructor time: | 40 hours total with 10 Hours of those being Simulator time |
| Plane Rental: | 35 Hours |
| Ground Instruction: | 10 Hours |
Here is a list of other items that will be required to obtain your Private Pilot Certificate
| Prep course online | King Prep Course – Instrument Student Items |
| Books and Supplies | Basic books and supplies needed to start your training – Instrument Student Items |
| Written Test | FAA Written Test |
| Check Ride Exam | FAA Required Check Ride |
Overview of the process
This is a written exam that test your knowledge of the requirements for becoming a instrument rated pilot. This can be completed at anytime prior to you registering for your Check Ride with an FAA examiner.
This exam consists of 60 questions and you have 2 Hours 30 minutes to complete.
Cross-country Instrument training on flight procedures includes at least one cross-country flight in an airplane that is performed under instrument flight rules. This flight must consist of:
- A distance of at least 250 nm (nautical miles) along airways or ATC-directed routing.
- An instrument approach at each airport.
- Three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems (Example: ILS, VOR, GPS, etc).
The Check Ride consists of two parts:
- The oral portion of the Check Ride is the first and it consist of a face to face discussion of your knowledge of instrument related flying with a FAA examiner.
- The second part of the check ride is safely flying the airplane while referencing instruments to FAA standards with a FAA examiner.
