Instrument Flight Rules Rating
Instrument Flight Rating
This certification builds on a private pilot certification and allows you to fly into clouds and low visibility environments while only using flight instruments.
You’ll learn about how the instruments operate and how to fly the plane in both simulated and actual instrument conditions, weather, rules, and planning.
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Typical Timelines
Before beginning this rating, you will have completed the private pilot certification. By the time you complete this training, you will typically have accrued an additional 50 hours of flight time over the span of 2 to 4 months.
Typical Cost
For most students, the cost is $11,250.
Please Note
Cost and flight hours are calculated on aeronautical experience requirements by the Federal Aviation Regulations under Part 61. More training time may be required based on the student’s proficiency