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Epic Helicopters, LLC
Fort Worth Meacham Airport
4201 N. Main Street, Suite 109
Fort Worth, TX 76106
info@epichelicopters.com

817.625.1800

Instrument Course
Frequently Asked Questions

Instrument Course

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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.