Instrument Rating

Privilege to fly in inclement weatherTraining in both Simulator and AirplaneLearn to fly approaches

Earning your Instrument Rating is typically the next rating pilots earn after getting their Private Pilot License. The Instrument Rating will build confidence and expand the flight territory in which a pilot can safely operate. Our instructors will teach you how to fly safely in inclement weather under Instrument Flight Rule (IFR), in low-visibility environments such as heavy cloud cover or heavy rain.

Eligibility Requirements

Be at least 17 years of age

Hold at least a current Private Pilot certificate

Read, write, speak, and understand English

Flight Requirements

General Requirements

At least 50 hours of cross-country flying as PIC, of which 10 hours must be in aircraft for an Instrument Airplane rating

Total of 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time on the Instrument areas of operation

Dual Flight Instruction

15 hours of instrument training with an instructor

3 hours of instrument training within the preceding 60 days prior to the practical test

1 IFR cross-country flight of more than 250 nm in the instrument-aircraft rating sought

Pricing Packages

Cessna 150

$115/hr Wet without instructorGarmin

Cessna 150

Airplane

15 hrs · $115/hr

$1,725

Airplane Solo

15 hrs · $115/hr

$1,725

AATD (Simulator)

25 hrs · $80/hr

$2,000

Instructor

40 hrs · $65/hr

$2,600

Ground Instruction

15 hrs · $65/hr

$975

Total$9,025

Piper Cherokee (PA28-150)

$160/hr Wet without instructor (was $180)Garmin / Glass Cockpit

Piper Cherokee PA28-150

Airplane

15 hrs · $160/hr

$2,400

Airplane Solo

15 hrs · $160/hr

$2,400

AATD (Simulator)

25 hrs · $80/hr

$2,000

Instructor

40 hrs · $65/hr

$2,600

Ground Instruction

15 hrs · $65/hr

$975

Total$10,375

* Price estimate does not include examination fees and varies depending on hours to complete rating and aircraft used. Prices do not include Hour Building or Block Hour pricing.

Block Pricing Available

Instructor Rate: $65/hr.

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Not Ready Yet?

Start with a $110 Intro Flight. Meet an instructor. See if this is for you. Your flight time counts toward this program if you continue.

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