Programs

Instrument Rating

Instrument Rating
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Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Age: 17 years old
Aviation Medical: Category 3 or higher
Aviation Licence: Private Pilot Licence or higher

The most common type of instrument rating acquired is a Group 1 Instrument Rating, which simply means the flight test is conducted on a multi-engine aircraft and the candidate can fly a multi-engine aircraft. The graduate can then fly a multi-engine aircraft in instrument conditions. There are 3 different Instrument Training Programs, in addition to the ICPL, designed to meet the specific needs of each candidate. Each course utilizes the Cessna 172, PA44-180 Piper Seminole, and our PFC MFD Full Cockpit Flight Simulator.

Dual Flight Time: 10 hrs
Flight Simulator : 6.0 hrs
Solo Flight Time 1.6 hrs
Preparatory Ground Instruction: 6.0 hrs (one-on-one instruction)
Ground School: Not included
Flight Test: Completed by qualified TC Approved Examiner
Written Examinations: Transport Canada Written Test (if expired more than 2 years