EASA FAA/ICAO IR Conversion Course

This course is for an existing FAA/ICAO IR holder wishing to convert to an EASA Instrument rating.  The course comprises of ground school, synthetic flight training and flight training in a multi engine IFR helicopter.

Course Content

This course comprises an extensive ground school package followed by a minimum of 10 hours synthetic flight training in one of our simulators and a minimum of 5 hours flight training in a multi engine IFR helicopter, plus a skills test.

Important note: Your FAA or ICAO IR must be current and valid to allow credit from the full 50 hr IR course.

Course Duration

The course is undertaken over a 4 week period, including a separate type rating if required.

To obtain the EASA Instrument rating in the minimum hours and at minimal expense we advise students to take advantage of our “free simulator practice”

Convert to an EASA Instrument rating with the Academy’s EASA FAA/ICAO IR Conversion course

All training is carried out at Castle Air Academy Gloucestershire Airport which is conveniently located for anyone travelling by road or air since we are close to the motorway network, Birmingham Airport and Bristol International Airports. Our state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility allows students to complete their training on-site, without the need to travel between airports.  Our IR training specialists have over 30 years of industry experience, so get in touch to find out more about the courses we offer.

Please contact us to obtain more information on prices, course dates and any specific pre-requisites to attending this EASA FAA/ICAO IR Conversion course.