Instrument Rating Restricted (IRR)

Instrument Rating Restricted (IRR)

General

The IRR or previously IMC rating is designed as a qualification to "get you out of trouble" rather than a replacement for the full instrument rating, however it is an extremely valuable qualification to gain.   Not only that, it's great fun!  Flying with precision in cloud and using the instruments to line up with the runway is a fantastic experience.  You'll never forget the first time you 'pop' out of the bottom of cloud and the runway is dead ahead!

Requirements

An applicant must have:

• 25 hours total experience as a pilot of aeroplanes following PPL issue and which may include the training for the IMC rating
• 10 hours as PIC of aeroplanes to include 5 hours as PIC of aeroplanes on cross country flights.
• UK issued Flight Radiotelephony Operators Licence (FRTOL).

Flight Training

Complete at least 15 hours dual instrument flying training.

At least 10 of the 15 hours must be flown by sole reference to instruments.

The training covers the following items:

Basic Stage

• Full and limited panel flight manoeuvres to include recoveries from • unusual attitudes​
• Partial panel flight manoeuvres

Applied Stage

• Pre-flight planning
• Departure and en-route
• Approach and let-down
• Bad weather circuits and landings

Ground Training

A minimum of 20 hours of theoretical knowledge training covering the following subjects:

• Physiological Factors 
• Flight Instruments 
• Aeronautical Information Service - NOTAMS, UK AIP, AICs 
• Flight Planning - Meteorology, Altimetry, Terrain clearance, Radio aids, Radar approach procedures 
• Privileges of the UK IMC Rating

Flight Test

Theory - 25 multi-choice questions covering the syllabus.  The pass mark is 75% 

Flying -  A flight test with an approved examiner.

Dual Training Rates:

Our rate includes all pre and post flight briefings, and classroom planning with an instructor:

Piper Cherokee  -  PA28  -  4 Seat training aircraft   -  £170 per hour

Landing:

Piper Cherokee  -  PA28  -  4 Seat training aircraft   -  £9 at Durham Tees Valley Airport

Touch & Go:

Piper Cherokee  -  PA28  -  4 Seat training aircraft   -  £6 each

The duration of the course is the minimum hours required for this course.