Regarded by many pilots as the most interesting pilot training course, the instrument rating course trains private and commercial pilots alike to the level of proficiency required to operate in cloud or low visibility conditions. Professional Aviation Training Academy Malta operates a fully IFR equipped Cessna 172 and P2006T for this purpose.
Training flights are initially flown using the Cessna 172. This is extremely beneficial for students who would have progressed through Professional Aviation Training Academy Malta’s suite of courses, since a significant amount of hours of the training courses are flown on this aircraft. Students would therefore be very familiar with the handling of this aircraft, facilitating their transition into instrument flying. From the 55 hours of flight training under instruments (45 hours for CPL holders), a minimum of 15 hours need to be flown on the P2006T twin engine aircraft. These training sessions allow the students to adapt to flying instrument procedures at the higher speed of the P2006T, whilst introducing instrument procedures under asymmetric conditions.
The Professional Aviation Training Academy Malta Instrument Rating is specifically designed to provide students with the highest exposure to a variety of instrument conditions. Students are able to fly a number of routes and approaches at nearby airports such as Lampedusa, Pantelleria, Catania, Reggio Calabria and Palermo. Students also gain proficiency flying in Instrument Meteorological Conditions using both the Electronic Flight Instrument System equipped P2006T and the analogue instruments on the C172. Finally, through the use of the P2006T, students are introduced to the operation of modern equipment such as the on board autopilot capable of flying the aircraft during the climb, cruise and approach, as well as the stormscope which is a valuable tool for the avoidance of significant weather.
The following entry requirements apply to the Professional Aviation Training Academy Malta IR Course
- JAA/EASA PPL(A) or CPL (A)
- Multi Engine Piston Rating
- Night Rating
- Valid ATPL/CPL theoretical knowledge credits acceptable to Transport Malta
- 50 hours cross-country as pilot in command (minimum 10 hours in aeroplanes)
Professional Aviation Training Academy Malta is able to assist pilots who do not yet satisfy the course entry requirements. The IR course can be typically be completed in 8-12 weeks. Our company guarantees the best training packages! For information on our latest offers, contact us on info@maltaflying.com.
