instrument rating (ir)
FLIGHT TRAINING
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, 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 our Operations Team 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.
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.
The course is available in three 15-hour package instalments, for pay as you go options, please contact the Operations Team.
COURSE OVERVIEW
*Course duration is weather dependant
INSTRUMENT RATING (R)
15 hour packages inc. landing fees & approach fees
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.
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.
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.