INSTRUMENT RATING – IR(A)

In accordance with EASA standards: PART-FCL

Course

Flight training	50 hours (20 A/C + 30 SIM) (40 CPL(A) holders)
Ground preparation	18 hours
Theory course	18 hours of consultations (or ATPL Theory course)

Age	18 years old at least
License	PPL(A) or CPL(A) holder and Night Rating holder
Total flight hours	min 50 hours as PIC on cross-country flights
English	ICAO EN min Level 4, IFR EN certificate
Health	Medical certificate Class 1 or Class 2 with IR extension

Course length	2 months

Career

The Instrument Rating IR (A) qualification allows the pilot to conduct flights under meteorological conditions where the visibility is so low that it is necessary to operate instrument flights at any stage of the flight. This qualification is part of the training for an airline transport pilot, but it can also be used by private pilots if they want to fly under meteorological conditions without ground visibility.

Requirements:

A minimum of 18 years of age
Private pilot license for an airplane – PPL(A)/CPL(A)
A Class 1 or Class 2 medical certificate with an appendix for instrument flying more about Medical certificate here
At least 50 hours as pilot in command of the airplane
CAA theoretical examinations certificate
ICAO Aviation English Level 4 examination certificate

Flight training:

Total hours of flight training: 50 hours

of that flight simulation FNPT II: 30 hours
our school has its own FNPT II simulator

Credits for previous experience: Holders of CPL(A) certificate can have the total IR(A) flight training extent reduced by 10 hours. Holders of the EIR(A) qualification for up to 15 hours.

Instrument rating types comparison IR/ CBIR / BIR Read more >

Theoretical knowledge instructions:

IR (A) Theory Course in the total range: 150 hours

of that 18 hours consultations with the instructor. For more see: IR (A) Theory Course

CAA exams on the subjects: Air law, General aircraft knowledge – Instrumentation, Flight planning and monitoring, Human performance, Meteorology, Radio navigation, IFR Communication.

We recommend that those interested in a career as an airline transport pilot complete the ATPL (A) Theory Course in order to obtain the required theoretical instruction.