The instrument rating is a great addition to a Private Pilot’s Certificate.  It gives you the ability to fly through the clouds, and is useful when you can climb through a layer of clouds to proceed to your destination.  The instrument rating will teach you many new skills, you will learn the in’s and out’s of the air traffic control system and gain the ability to fly solely on the flight instruments and navigation systems.

Requirements:

• 17 years of age

•  Private Pilot Certificate

•  Instrument written exam

•  FAA Third class medical

•  50 flight hours PIC cross-country

•  40 flight hours actual or simulated instrument conditions

•  15 flight hours dual

•  250 nm cross-country

Costs:

45 hours cross-country - $4725

35 hours simulated instrument - $3675

35 hours dual flight - $1400

10 hours pre/post briefings with instructor - $400

Books and charts - $250

Knowledge Test (Written Exam) - $165

Checkride - $600

Total - $11,215*

*Prices shown are subject to change. Costs will vary depending on each students commitment and proficiency.