Instrument Pilot Training

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain the aeronautical knowledge and demonstrate the flight proficiency required to pass the FAA Instrument Pilot Practical test.

REQUIREMENTS:

Pass the FAA knowledge written test and practical exam; current private pilot or commercial certificate and a third-class medical certificate; minimum 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot-in-command; and minimum 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, to include at least 15 hours of instrument flight training by a CFII, 3 hours of instrument training for the practical test within 60 days of the exam, and one IFR cross-country flight of at least 250 NM with an instrument approach at each airport and a total of three kinds of approaches.

COURSE OVERVIEW:

First you'll learn to scan and interpret the flight instruments, and maintain aircraft control, while wearing a view-limiting device. Then you'll learn to use the VOR, NDB and other navigation aids, and fly non-precision and precision instrument approaches. You'll also plan and fly a 250 NM cross-country IFR flight. You'll finish the last 3 hours of training preparing for the flight test.

A pilot examiner will administer the test, which consists of an oral exam and a short flight. The examiner will test your ability to fly the airplane within the Air Traffic Control system solely by reference to flight instruments. Upon completion of this test, you'll receive a new pilot license with an instrument rating.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION:

Written Exam preparation course completed in a classroom setting hours
PCATD (Personal Computer-based Aviation Training Device) instruction - 10 hours
Dual Flight instruction - 5 hours
Ground instruction - 10 hours

Training includes Basic Attitude Instrument Flying; Navigation Procedures and Holding; Instrument Departure and Approach Procedures; Instrument Cross-Country Procedures; Review and check ride preparation.

Note: Training times are based on FAA minimum instrument training requirements. Applicants may require additional training time depending on their preparation and progress.

Our latest Instrument Pilot Juan Arcia, with Pilot Examiner George Argy

Our latest Instrument Pilot Pablo Miliani, with Pilot Examiner George Argy and Nick Schillen, CFII

Instrument Pilot John Carlson, with Pilot Examiner George Argy

Instrument Pilot Steven Gutierrez, with Flight Instructor Leo Pinilla