IR - Instrument rating
The aim of the Instrument rating IR(A) course is to train the student pilot to fly safely and efficiently under Instrumental Flight Rules. The privileges of a holder of a IR(A) are to pilot airplanes under Instrumental Flight Rules (IFR) with a minimum decision height of 200 feet (60m.). Course length should be not more than 18 month. A single-engine IR(A) course comprise at least 50 hours instrument time under instruction of which up to 35 hours in a FNPT II simulator. A multi-engine IR(A) course comprise at least 55 hours instrument time under instruction of which up to 40 hours in a FNPT II simulator. Instrument flight instruction shall include at least 15 hours in multi-engine airplanes.
SUBJECTS
- Air Law
- Aircraft General Knowledge
- Flight Performance and Planning
- Human Performance and Limitations
- Meteorology
- Navigation
- Communication
REQUIREMENTS
- Hold a PPL(A) including a night qualification or CPL(A)
- Have 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot-in-command in airplanes or helicopters of which at least 10 hours shall be in airplanes
- To be medically fit in accordance with Your license
- Radio communication in English
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- 20 hours of classroom consultations included (without books)
- Airport fees (for example in Vilnius as Kaunas INTL) not included
INSTRUMENT RATING - IR (SEP) | TIME / HOURS |
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Flying with Cessna 172 | 15 |
Flying with FNPT II simulator C172 | 35 |
Preflight briefing | 35 |
IR(A) theory distance learning | 150 |
ICAO English language proficiency | |
Flight exam with CAA examiner | 01:30 |
TOTAL: | Flights – 51:30 Theory - 150 |