Instrument Rating (IR) Course

Master instrument flying with advanced simulators and glass cockpit aircraft. Train to operate safely in poor weather and controlled airspace worldwide.

Next Intake

Sep 2025
Flexible

Duration

8 Weeks
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The purpose of our Instrument Rating (IR) course is to give you the skills and experience needed to make approaches in poor weather conditions and fly in controlled airspace. This course is typically one of the final elements in commercial flight training.

Training occurs in our state-of-the-art FNPT II simulators available at our training centers. Once the required skill level is achieved, pilots progress to our advanced aircraft, equipped with modern glass cockpit technology to fly IFR routes and make instrument approaches into major regional and international airports worldwide.

What you'll learn

A minimum of 30 hours of flying must be completed, Exact training hours will depend on previous flying experience.

Entry Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Hold an EASA Class 1 Medical
  • Hold a valid ICAO or EASA PPL
  • Have passed all EASA theoretical knowledge ground examinations to ATPL or CPL Level
  • Have completed 200 hours flight time as a pilot (100 hours as pilot in command)
  • Have flown 300nm cross country, with two landings at aerodromes different to that of departure
  • Have completed his BIFM (Basic Instrument Flying Module)
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