Instrument Rating

The Instrument Rating will allow you to fly in weather conditions where the Private Pilot certificate alone will not let you.

In the course of training several topics will be covered such as: Instrument Navigation, Instrument Approaches, Weather for Instrument flying, and Regulations. All our airplanes are GPS equipped for enroute and approach use. We also offer the option to obtain the instrument rating with a Garmin 1000 equipped C 172. Our FAA approved Cat IV FTD (Flight Training Device) enables our students to be more proficient in all kinds of weather conditions.

OPTION 1

  • 21 Hours of Dual Instruction in C172
  • 14 Hours of Dual Instruction in Cat IV FTD
  • Computer Based Instruction Kit
  • Charts
  • Ground School
  • Written Test
  • Total = $5,500.00 *
 

OPTION 2

  • 21 Hours of Dual Instruction in C172 G1000
  • 14 Hours of Dual Instruction in Cat IV FTD
  • Computer Based Instruction Kit
  • Ground School
  • Written test
  • Computer Based Instruction Kit for the G1000
  • Charts
  • Total = $6,500.00
 

Note: All prices and times required are an approximation.
Totals are based on the average cost of obtaining the Instrument Rating.
The above estimates are based on the minimums under part 141 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

* Prices are not guaranteed and are subject to change without prior notice, aircraft rates are subject to fuel surcharges.

 

 

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