Instrument Rating – IR
Instrument Rating
IR
Become an airplane pilot!
The Instrument Rating (IR) allows pilots to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC).
It is an essential step for pilots who wish to operate in more demanding environments, increase operational flexibility, or progress toward CPL(A) or a professional aviation career.
We provide training for the IR(SE) (Single-Engine Instrument Rating) on EASA-certified single-engine aircraft.
Training objectives
- Master the conduct of a complete IFR flight, from departure to arrival.
- Learn the use and management of aircraft instrumentation.
- Acquire the skills required to fly in reduced visibility and changing weather conditions.
- Perform standard IFR procedures: SID, STAR, holdings, precision and non-precision approaches.
Privileges of the IR
- Fly under IFR as Pilot-in-Command on single-engine aeroplanes.
- Operate in IMC (cloud, fog, reduced visibility).
- Perform IFR approaches, including ILS, LOC, LPV, RNP, VOR, NDB…
- Use controlled IFR airspace across all EASA member states.
- Progress to: IR multi-Engine (IR-ME), CPL(A) and ATPL(A)
Entry requirements
- Hold a valid PPL(A)+QVN or CPL(A) or PPL+ATPL in another aircraft category.
- Hold a valid SEP rating (for IR-SE).
- Have passed the IR theoretical exams (or hold ATPL theory credit).
- Hold a valid EASA Class 2 IR or Class 1 medical certificate.
- Hold an FCL055 Level 4 minimum.
- Have logged at least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as PIC, in accordance with Part-FCL.