The Instrument Rating enables the I/R qualified pilot to fly in controlled airspace, airways and use radio aids for procedural approaches and let downs which is required of professional pilots. It is the most demanding rating requiring a high standard of pilot skill and competence, but at the same time extremely satisfying once this standard has been achieved. The IR is certainly the most important and demanding qualification in the aviation world as all charter, air taxi and airlines require that their pilots are I/R training and qualified

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must hold a PPL(A) with a Night Qualification / Rating or a CPL(A) and shall have completed at least 50 hours cross country flight time as pilot in command.

NOTES RELATIVE TO I/R TRAINING

A student will need to have passed the ATPL Theoretical Knowledge examinations with an approved organisation before being allowed to undertake the I/R test. The Instrument Rating training needs to be completed in one continuous course of training.

JAR Approved Multi Engine I/R for CPL(A) Holders

CPL(A) holders are required to undertake a 50 hour course for the Instrument Rating.

JAR Approved Multi Engine I/R

Students not holding a CPL(A) are required to undertake a 55 hour course for the Instrument Rating.

Telephone Jo Bampton (01234) 751800 for course prices and availability