En-route Instrument Rating EIR(A).
This rating can improve safety for PPL(A) holders who intend to fly under IFR en route only. It allows departure from an aerodrome under VFR minima, followed by a transition to IFR flight by reference to instruments. After crossing an area of adverse weather, the pilot returns to visual flight and lands under VFR. The rating is particularly useful for pilots making long cross-country flights, for example on holiday trips.
Entry requirements for EIR(A) training:
- To start the theory course:
- At least a PPL(A) aeroplane pilot licence.
The theory course lasts 80 hours. At Ventum Air ATO, this comprises 66 hours of distance learning and 14 hours of classroom training over 2 weekend days.
Access to Jeppesen books is required for the EIR theory course.
The required books are listed below:
- Jeppesen EASA ATPL Training Air Law and Communication
- Jeppesen EASA ATPL Training Instrumentation
- Jeppesen EASA ATPL Training Flight Planning and Flight Monitoring
- Jeppesen EASA ATPL Training Human Performance
- Jeppesen EASA ATPL Training Meteorology
- Jeppesen EASA ATPL Training Radio Navigation
To make studying easier, the platform materials refer to specific topics in these books and give the relevant page numbers.