Learn to Fly

Instrument Rating

With an Instrument Rating, you can fly in almost any weather. You will be able to fly in or above the cloud layers and get to your destination, when skies are cloudy or clear. Combining the IFR with the Multi-Engine Rating gives you the maximum in flexibility.

The IFR Rating has been made easier to obtain. The holder of a pilot licence endorsed with an Instrument Rating has the privilege of acting as pilot-in-command under the Instrument Flight Rules for those aircraft of the group endorsed on the rating (airplane - single-engine, centreline thrust or multi-engine; or helicopters). For single-engine (Group 3) airplanes, the course is a minimum of 40 hours of instrument flight time with not more than 20 hours instrument ground time. The applicant must obtain at least 70% on the Instrument Rating written examination and pass an Instrument Rating flight test. This rating is valid for up to 24 months, after which it must be flight tested again.

Approximate Costs

Group 3 - single engine			Group 1 Instrument - multi engine
35 hrs C172 x $163	$5,705		25 hrs C172RG x $171	$4,275
Ground School	$350		Ground School	$350
Reference Material	$100		Reference Material	$100
License / Testing	$600		10 hrs PA 44 x $313	$3,130
Ground 10 hrs x $53	$530		License / Testing	$600
Insurance Surcharge	$100		Insurance Surcharge	$100
			Ground Briefings 15 hrs x $53	$795
Total	$7,285		Total	$9,350

Prices current as of February 5, 2008 and are subject to change without notice.

All cost examples can vary depending on student's performance, frequency of flights, and/or pricing changes.

Credits may be available to applicants with previous foreign or military experience. Please speak with your instructor if you believe you may qualify.