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Instrument Rating

Instrument Rating: 40 Hour Package $7,999

Includes: Plane Rental - Fuel - Instructor

Any Additional Hours at $250

Instrument Rating (IR)

Take Control – Even When You Can’t See the Horizon

The Instrument Rating is the next big step in becoming a safer, more capable pilot. It allows you to legally fly in a wider range of weather conditions — through clouds, rain, and low visibility — using only your instruments and air traffic control guidance.

Whether you're a private pilot looking to increase your skills or a career-bound student preparing for commercial aviation, this certification is a must-have.

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airplane control room
What You’ll Learn
  • IFR procedures and regulations

  • ATC communications and clearances

  • Instrument navigation using GPS, VOR, ILS, and more

  • Holding patterns, approaches, and missed approach procedures

  • Risk management and decision-making under IMC (Instrument Meteorological Conditions)

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Requirements
  • Hold at least a Private Pilot License

  • 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot-in-command

  • 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time (15 with an instructor)

  • Pass the FAA written exam and practical test (checkride)

Why Earn Your Instrument Rating
  • Fly safely in clouds and poor visibility

  • Reduce weather-related cancellations and delays

  • Gain confidence and precision in every flight

  • Essential step toward a Commercial Pilot License

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a close up of the controls of a plane
Next Certification: Commercial Single Engine
Disclaimer: Some students may require additional training.