Goal
The goal of the course is to obtain the Instrument Rating, which enables the pilot to fly aircraft in accordance with instrument flight rules.
Pre-requisites
- PPL(A) or CPL(A) licence;
- 50 hours of Cross-Country flight time as Pilot-in-Command (PIC);
- First or second class medical certificate (with IR certificate);
- Night rating if you intend to take advantage of IR privileges also at night;
- MEP rating if you intend to take the IR Multi-Engine rating (IR-ME-SP).
Knowledge of the English Language
You will be required to obtain the TEA Certificate with level 4 or higher. The examination for the certificate will be conducted on site.
Theoretical Course
Reserved access to the use of the e-Learning software developed for distance learning courses will be provided.
The course comprises 87 hours of theory, of which:
- 62 hours on computer support (in English);
- 25 hours in the classroom with lecturer.
Practical Training
Minimum activity:
- 40 flying hours for the single-engine rating (IR SE-SEP);
- 45 flying hours (of which at least 15 in an MEP aeroplane) for the multi-engine rating (IR ME-SP).
Aircraft used
Single-engine: C 172 SP, PA28 RT
Twin-engines: Piper PA34 Turbo Seneca V
Simulators: Mechtronix / Alsim FNPT II
