Instrument Rating
Flexible & Accelerated Training Course
What is an Instrument Rating?
Not everyday has bright clear skies with perfect visibility. The instrument rating is the certification which allows pilots to fly inside the clouds, when ceilings are low, or when flight visibility is not suitable for VFR operations. In the Instrument Rating course, pilots learn how to safely operate aircraft without reference to a natural horizon. They become familiar with the IFR airspace system, develop deeper understanding of the flight instruments, how they function, as well as how to reference their indications.
We promise that if you do not pass your checkride the first time, instruction cost for your retraining is free.
Enrollment Requirements
See below enrollment requirments for FlightCert’s Instrument Rating Course:
Hold at least a Private Pilot License
Fluent in the English Language
Hold a current Medical Certificate
Complete an IFR Ground School
Estimated Training Cost
Assuming training is conducted to satisfy the minimum flight experience requirements, estimated cost will be:
Total Training: $9,000-$11,000
Instruction fee: $1,000
Aircraft Rental: $7,000
Exam & Materials: $1,000
Completion Standards
Below are the minimum requirements for the Instrument Rating under Part 61
50 Hours of PIC Cross Country Flight
15 Hours of Flight Instruction
40 hours of Instrument Flight
Complete a 250nm IFR cross country
Pass FAA Written & Practical exam
Explore Instrument Flying
Get started with our IFR ground school.
The Benefits of an IFR Rating:
There’s no better reason to obtain an instrument rating than for exponential increase in safety. More than just a fun challenge, you will also gain knowledge and skills to:
Better understand the national airspace system
Develop accuracy in your stick and rudder flying
Exercise better decision making about weather
Fly when conditions are less than required for VFR
File IFR and fly published Instrument Procedures
Sharpen your ATC communication skills
The Instrument Rating Timeline
Flight training for the Instrument Rating requires is a minimum of 50 flight hours of experience. While the training schedule is flexible, full-time (accelerated) students can expect to complete the course within 1 month. Most students; however, opt to complete one flight lesson per week, this spreads out the training cost and can make overall training more affordable. These student’s typically obtain this certification within a 1 year time-frame. Below illustrates the instrument rating training footprint:
