An important stage in every pilot’s training is gaining an instrument rating. It provides greater freedom by making flying less dependent on weather and is essential for anyone planning a career as an airline pilot. This is the IR(A) Instrument Rating.
To begin IR(A) training at our school under the programme approved by the President of the Civil Aviation Authority, you must hold at least a PPL(A), have completed IR(A) or ATPL(A) ground school, hold an MEP(L) rating and an appropriate medical certificate, and have 50 hours of cross-country PIC flight time.
Related training includes EIR(A) theory and EIR(A) flight training.
Practical IR(A) training, compliant with European standards and FCL rules, includes 35 hours in a simulator and 20 hours in aircraft. The BIFM module is part of IR(A) training and includes 5 hours FNPT II and 5 hours on PS-28 Cruiser. The IR section includes 30 hours FNPT II and 15 hours on Tecnam P2006T.
The programme uses the PS-28 Cruiser for the BIFM section and the twin-engine Tecnam P2006T for the IR(A) section. Because the multi-engine section is completed on the Tecnam P2006T, no additional multi-engine IR(A) training is needed after completing the course and passing the skill test.
We can also provide IR(A) training on a SEP(L) aircraft; please contact us to discuss this option.
Hold IR(A) and planning an instructor route? See the IRI(A) course.