FAA PART 61 INSTRUMENT TRAINING
INSTRUMENT RATING	Price	Hours	Total
Cessna 172 N	$109.00	30	$3,270.00
PCATD Simulator	$35.00	10	$350.00
Dual Flight Instruction	$42.00	40	$1,680.00
Dual Ground Instruction	$42.00	20	$840.00
FAA Check Ride			$400.00
Written test			$150.00
Jeppesen Instrument/Commercial Kit			$225.00
Aircraft rental for Check Ride	$109.00	2	$218.00
Accommodations Available			$7,133.00

Instrument Airplane Rating Course - Requirements
Aeronautical experience:

A person who applies for an instrument rating must have logged the following:

1. At least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command, of which at least 10 hours must be in airplanes for an instrument -- airplane rating; and

2. A total of 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time on the areas of operation of this section, to include --

   • At least 15 hours of instrument flight training from an authorized instructor in the aircraft category for which the instrument rating is sought;

   • At least 3 hours of instrument training that is appropriate to the instrument rating sought from an authorized instructor in preparation for the practical test within the 60 days preceding the date of the test;

   • For an instrument -- airplane rating, instrument training on cross- country flight procedures specific to airplanes that includes at least one cross-country flight in an airplane that is performed under IFR, and consists of --

     • A distance of at least 250 nautical miles along airways or ATC-directed routing;

     • An instrument approach at each airport; and

     • Three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems.

*Fuel Surcharges may apply. ** Prices are based on the minimum hour requirements to complete the training. Should you exceed the hours, you will be responsible for the additional costs.

Instrument Rating: Airplane Single-Engine Land

Prerequisites:  Applicants must have at least a current FAA Private Pilot Certificate and current Third Class Medical Certificate.

 Course Objective:  The course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge, skill, and aeronautical experience necessary to meet the requirements for an Instrument Airplane Rating. 

Program Curriculum:  The Instrument Rating Course follows the Jeppesen Instrument Pilot syllabus.

Flight Training:  This course consists of a minimum of 35 hours of flight training.

Ground Training:  This course consists of a minimum of 30 hours of ground instruction in the Jeppesen Instrument Pilot syllabus.  The ground training will be conducted by the student’s individual instructor. 

Course Completion Standards:  To meet the completion standards, the student must demonstrate through knowledge tests, flight tests, and show through appropriate records that he/she meets the knowledge, skill, and experience requirements necessary for the Instrument Rating in accordance with the current FAA Instrument Airplane Practical Test Standards.  

*Fuel Surcharges may apply. ** Prices are based on the minimum hour requirements to complete the training. Should you exceed the hours, you will be responsible for the additional costs.