COMPETENCY BASED iR (CBir)
FLIGHT TRAINING
competency based ir (Cbir)
The Competency Based Instrument Rating (CBIR) route is our most popular option for students to gain the Instrument Rating (IR). It is designed for pilots who already have instrument flight experience, such as an IMC Rating holder or someone who has already undertaken instrument training elsewhere.
The CBIR focuses training on ability and prior experience, rather than a fixed syllabus. Our students working along our modular flowchart will meet the requirements and be eligible for the CBIR.
The course commences with an assessment flight to determine how many hours of training are needed. This can be as few as 10 hours if taken in a single. For our MEIR students, a minimum of 15 hours is required.
The CBIR route will issue you with the exact same qualification as a standard Instrument Rating.
More details on our modular flowchart can be found here.
COURSE OVERVIEW
*Course duration is weather dependant
INSTRUMENT RATING (CBIR/IR)
Price per 15 hour package inc. approach fees
All prices include VAT.
COMPETENCY BASED INSTRUMENT RATING
PRE-REQUisites
LICENCE
You must hold a minimum of a UK CAA PPL(A) before starting the course.
THEORY EXAMS
You must have IR(A) or ATPL(A) theoretical knowledge exams completed before starting.
hours
You must meet the hours of experience specified by the UK CAA before starting.
ENGLISH
You must be able to meet English Language Proficiency Level 4 to an ICAO Standard.
For all course entry requirements, please contact us.
competency based instrument rating
frequently asked questions
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As a modular school, you can commit as much or as little time as you wish towards your training. We have many students who fly up to five or six times per week, and many who fly once or twice per week. The more time you can commit, the quicker you will be able complete your training. Average course durations are listed in each course section. All flight training is subject to weather as well as aircraft maintenance requirements, so course durations are just estimates.
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The Competency Based Instrument Rating (CBIR) is designed for pilots with prior instrument experience. It is a route to get your full Instrument Rating (IR). Completing a CBIR will give you the exact same rating as the full IR.
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The CAA offers lots of guidance on their website to illustrate what credits you can put towards your CBIR. If you are interested in starting your CBIR with us, whether it be multi-engine or single-engine, we recommend you get in touch so we can provide you with a training plan. Your CBIR course length will vary based on prior instrument experience as well as your competence. The CBIR begins with an assessment flight to assess how much training you will require.
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Yes. The CBIR is one of our most popular routes with students. The vast majroity of our students complete the CBIR instead of the full IR course. We recommend you get in touch if you are unsure about the differences so we can see if the CBIR is right for you.
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It depends! The CBIR is situated before the CPL course on our modular flowchart. However if you already have prior ratings / experience this may alter requirements. Before starting with us, you will get a training plan to outline the best route for you.
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If you already hold an ICAO IR, please see our licence conversion page for next steps.
MULTI ENGINE OR SINGLE ENGINE IR?
The vast majority of our students training for their Instrument Rating are doing so to be eligible for a future career flying commercially. The vast majority of airlines and operators fly multi-engine aircraft, so our students train for the Multi Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR).
The Single Engine Instrument Rating (SEIR) is more suitable for students who wish to obtain an Instrument Rating for their own recreational flying in single-engine, single-pilot aircraft.
instrument rating (ir)
There are many routes of training available for the Instrument Rating (IR). Most of our students undertake the Competency Based Instrument Rating (CBIR) route outlined here, but there are other options available. If you are unsure about which route is best for you, please do not hesitate to contact us, and we will be able to provide you with a training plan. For those without prior instrument experience, we offer the full course of training for the Instrument Rating at Blackbushe.
Details can be found here.
For the Single Engine Instrument Rating (SEIR), the course is 50 hours. For the Multi Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR), the course is 55 hours. For the MEIR, a minimum of 15 hours of the course must be completed in the multi-engine.
TRAINING AVAILABILITY
Blackbushe Flight Training books 6-8 weeks into the future for all training courses.
For availability information, or to be added to the waiting list, please contact the Operations Team.