Requirements:

  • Minimum of 50 hours cross-country pilot-in-command time
  • 40 hours instrument time of which a maximum of 20 hours may be done in an approved flight simulator like our Elite 8.0 simulator

The 40 hours of instrument flying time shall include:

  • 100nm cross-country flight in actual or simulated IFR conditions with approaches to minima at two (2) separate locations
  • Written exam - 70% pass mark
  • Practical flight test
Approximate Cost: (Single Engine)  
  • 10 hours simulator @ 117.50/hr
 $1,175.00
  • 20 hours Cessna 172R/S @ 240.50/hr
 4,810.00
  • IFR Ground School

450.00
Total =
 $6,435.00
Approximate Cost: (Multi-Engine)  
  • 10 hours simulator @ 117.50/hr
 $1,175.00
  • 15 hours Cessna 172 @ 240.50/hr
 3,607.50
  • 5 hours twin engine @ 389.25/hr
 1,946.25
  • IFR Ground School
 450.00
Total =
 $7,178.75
 
*Note: Instrument rating quotes are based on the student having 10 hours instrument time from the Private Licence and Night Rating.