Instrument Ratings Certifications

By learning how to fly relying solely on helicopter instruments, you’ll be prepared for challenging weather conditions and flight emergencies while you’re in the sky. This type of knowledge and ability is an excellent investment for any pilot and is almost a must for a career pilot. In just the last decade, the standard ratings required by many employers have been adjusted to include various levels of instument certification due to the sophistication of new helicopters and stiffer insurance requirements. We offer three levels of instument training—the Instrument Certificate, the Add-On Instrument Certificate and the Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument (CFII) Certificate.

Instrument Certificate

The basic FAA requirements that need to be met to qualify for an Instrument Certificate are:

Have at least a Private Pilot Certificate

Have completed a minimum of 40 hours of simulated IFR training

Have completed a minimum of 50 hours of pilot-in-command (PIC) cross-country flight hours

Pass an FAA written exam

Pass an oral test and check ride with an FAA examiner

Utah Helicopter Flight Academy instument training includes:

30 hours dual flight instruction in Robinson R44

30 hours of ground school

Your check ride

Estimated total cost: $17,300.*