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Instrument Pilot License

learn to fly using only instruments

Overview

A person who applies for an instrument rating must hold at least a current private pilot certificate, or be concurrently applying for a private pilot certificate, helicopter, or powered-lift rating appropriate to the instrument rating sought. You must also pass the FAA instrument written exam within 24 months prior to taking the Instrument Rating Practical Test and you must have logged the following flight times:

Requirements

  • 50 hours of cross-country PIC flight time – at least 10 in an instrument rated airplane.
  • 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument flight time.
  • 15 hours of instrument training with an instrument rated instructor, in the appropriate aircraft category.
  • 3 hours of practical test prep within 60 days of the practical test.
  • A 250nm cross country flight under an IFR flight plan with an instrument
    approach at each airport and at least 3 different types of approaches.

Costs

-Aircraft rental for Cessna 172 is $160 per hour (this includes fuel) 

-Aircraft rental for Cessna 182 is $230 per hour (this includes fuel)

-Instructor rate is $70 dollars per hour 

Experienced Instructors

Our flight instructors are experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping students achieve their goals. They provide individualized instruction and support to ensure students have the best possible learning experience.

Flexible Schedule

Our flight instructors are experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping students achieve their goals. They provide individualized instruction and support to ensure students have the best possible learning experience.

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500 Richard Parsons Dr, Monroe, Georgia 30655, United States

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