Instrument Rating
Privileges & Limitations
- Use the national airspace system to fly in instrument conditions in any approved aircraft for which you are rated.
- Multi-Engine instrument add-ons are available with additional training.
Requirements
- Hold at least a private pilot certificate
- Complete Cessna Online Training Course (or equivalent ground training) and pass a written test on aeronautical knowledge, with a score of 70% or better.
- 50 logged hours of cross country (at least 50 NM from departure airport) as Pilot in Command(PIC) before or during training
- 40 logged hours of actual or simulated instrument flight including at least 15 hours of instrument flight training from an instrument instructor.
- Instrument training on cross-country flight procedures including one cross-country flight of at least 250 nautical miles in an airplane under IFR
- Pass an FAA practical test (There will be a flight examiner fee)
Training Costs
Instruction and Materials
| Description | Quantity | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight Instruction | 15 hours | $49.00 | $735.00 |
| Ground Instruction | 30 hours | $49.00 | $1,470.00 |
| Cessna Online or CD-ROM Training Course | $329.00 | ||
| Instruction Costs: (See aircraft chart for aircraft total cost): | $2,534.00 |
Aircraft Rental
| Aircraft | Quantity | Rental Total | Instruction Cost | Total Training Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172SP | 40 hours | $5,960.00 | $2,534.00 | $8,494.00 |
| Piper Archer II | 40 hours | $5,120.00 | $2,534.00 | $7,654.00 |
| Cessna 172N | 40 hours | $5,200.00 | $2,534.00 | $7,734.00 |
** Costs are based on the minimum flight and training required by the FAA. Actual flying and training times are often greater than the minimum required. All training time is billed by the hour and actual cost will depend on the amount of training required to get the rating. Estimate does not include taxes on aircraft rental.
* Headsets are available for rental if you do not have your own pair. Ask us about our headset rental program.
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