Instrument Rating Course (IR)

Instrument Rating Course (IR)

IR Course Overview

Instrument Rating (IR) refers to the qualifications that a pilot must have in order to fly under IFR (Instrument Flight Rules). The Instrument Rating (IR) can be added to either a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) or a  Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL). Skies Aviation Academy offers an extremely competitive and comprehensive route to a Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) Instrument Rating. Course is provided from our well-equipped aviation academy. Candidates who are going to apply for an airline must  pass the IR Skill Test on a Multi-Engine aircraft. 

Pre Entry Requirements:

Applicants must hold valid PPL or CPL Licence with minimum 50 Hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) 
Night Rating
ΙR or ATPL Theory 
Medical certificate relevant to licence*
*Aviation Medical Examination is one day process and can be taken at our base with EASA aviation medical doctor

Course Structure

Option 1:

For PPL holders - 55 Hours IR Flight Training

• 40 hours Simulator
• 15 Hours ME​

Option 2:

For CPL holders - 45 Hours IR Flight Training 

• 30 hours Simulator
• 15 hours ME​

Duration: 4 to 6 weeks
Course includes:

Briefings and debriefings
Books and training kit needed for the course