Overview
An instrument rating is added to your existing pilot’s
license to permit you to fly under instrument flight
rules (IFR). In the most basic definition, IFR means
without reference to the ground and is generally used
for high altitude and poor weather flying. If considering
the professional pilot program, having an instrument
rating is strongly recommended.
Syllabus
The Instrument Rating Course will teach the student
how to fly a helicopter with reference to instruments.
At the end of the Instrument Rating Course, you will
have acquired the aeronautical knowledge and flight
proficiency necessary to pass the required tests to
add an instrument rating to your pilot’s license.
Enrollment
Prerequisites
Must have an FAA Private or Commercial Helicopter
Pilot certificate
Eligibility
Requirements
Read, speak, write and understand English
Note:
Up to 20 hours toward your instrument rating may be
flown in our FAA approved flight simulator with an authorized
instructor. See price breakdown below.
Instrument
Course
Hours
Block
Rate
Total
Dual Instrument Instruction (R44
Helicopter)
40
$535
$21,400
Ground Instruction
20
$45
$900
Books and Supplies
$75
FAA Knowledge Test
$85
FAA Practical Test
$400
Instrument Course Total Without
Simulator (estimate)
$22,860
Instrument Course Total With Simulator
(estimate)
$14,460
* Hours are based on FAA minimums, not average completion
times. Rates listed are block rates, available when customer
chooses cash deposit option of $2,500 deposit increments.
Add $15/hr for regular rate on aircraft rental. Prices
for books & supplies, the knowledge test and the FAA’s
practical test may vary slightly.