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To enhance student learning and maintain efficiency in the training process, IFT uses an integrated instrument rating and commercial introduction course. The course mixes instrument training hours with commercial training hours wher students may gain additional understanding and proficiency.
GROUND
There are two ground school courses that run concurrently with the flight course: Instrument Rating Ground Course and the Commercial Ground Course.The Instrument Course consists of four stages. Each stage concludes with a knowledge test wher the student must demonstrate more than just memorization of facts. The course ends with a comprehensive test that evaluates all subjects covered in each stage. Upon passing the final exam, students then take the FAA Knowledge Test, which is required when applying for the Instrument Rating addition to the Private Pilot Certificate. The Commercial Course consists of six stages that cover general commercial-level knowledge in addition to preparation for entering the Multi-Engine Flight Course.
Each stage concludes with a knowledge test wher the student must demonstrate more than just memorization of facts. The course ends with a comprehensive test that evaluates all subjects covered in each stage. Upon passing the final exam, students then take the FAA Knowledge Test, which is required when applying for the Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Instrument Rating.
FLIGHT
The flight course combines instrument rating and commercial pilot-level operations pertaining to instrument flight. Students are afforded many opportunities to hone their instrument skills prior to attempting the FAA Instrument Rating Practical Test. There are four stages in the course.
Each stage concludes with a stage check that consists of two parts: oral test and flight test. During the oral test, students must answer scenario-based questions that show higher levels of learning in the application of knowledge to real-world situations. The flight test is the students’ opportunity to demonstrate their skills and airmanship with the appropriate level of proficiency. Students will pass the FAA Instrument Rating Practical Test prior to completing this course.
This course is conducted in the Cessna 172R Skyhawk.