Instrument Rating (IR) Course

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An Instrument Rating (IR) refers to the qualifications required for an individual to be able to fly with sole reference to the in-cockpit instrumentation.

Requirements

To be eligible to enroll in our IR course, you must meet and submit the following requirements:

  • Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
  • Hold a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
  • Hold an English Language Proficiency (ELP) Level 4 (minimum)
  • Hold a valid Radio telephony License 

Duration

The IR course typically takes 3 to 4 months to complete, with ground classes delivered on an average of 7 hours per day.

Course Breakdown

  • Instrument Rating ground school
  • 31 hours of Redbird MCX, G1000 equipped (including checkride)
  • 10 hours of Cessna 172/Tecnam P2010 single-engine aircraft with option to build-up time of 25 hours