Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
If you want to be able to fly in the cloud than an instrument rating is necessary. An instrument rating can either be for single engine aircraft or multi engine aircraft.
Prerequisite
Hold a valid private pilot license
Must be 18 years of age
Category 3 Medical
Course Requirements
based on minimum Transport Canada requirements
Minimum 50 hours cross country PIC time and 40 hours of instrument time (this includes all previously acquired hours).
20 hours can be done on site in our Redbird Multi Engine PA44 Seminole Simulator.
20 hours dual instruction including:
5 hours in the appropriate aircraft type
1 dual cross country flight of a minimum 100nm in instrument conditions (IFR)
1 hour solo
10 hours ground school
Passing grade on a Transport Canada written exam and flight test
Length of Course
The instrument rating can take anywher between 2-6 weeks to complete depending on whether the student is full-time or part-time.
Privileges and Limitations
The holder of an instrument rating may operate any Canadian registered aircraft which he/she is licensed in instrument conditions (IFR)
Cannot be endorsed on a Recreational Pilot Permit
