imc rating
FLIGHT TRAINING
imc / ir(r) course
The IMC Rating, previously known as the IRR (Instrument Rating Restricted), is a restricted version of the full Instrument Rating course. It is a UK-only rating. It permits pilots to fly safely in poor weather conditions, in cloud and fly instrument approaches down to the published minima in the same airspace allowed by the PPL, although its real purpose is to ensure that a flight may safely continue should the pilot inadvertently encounter bad weather conditions en route.
The course consists of a minimum of 15 hours training covering instrument flight, navigation and precision/non-precision approaches. There is one theory exam.
Many of our students complete the IMC rating to make them eligible for the “Competency Based Instrument Rating”. More information on that can be found here.
COURSE OVERVIEW
*Course duration is weather dependant
IMC Rating
15 hour package inc. landing fees & approach fees
imc / ir (r) rating
PRE-REQUisites
LICENCE
You must hold a minimum of a UK CAA PPL(A) before starting the course.
THEORY EXAMS
There is one theory exam to complete during the training for the course.
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.
TRAINING AVAILABILITY
Blackbushe Aviation 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.