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Instrument Rating

Starting at $12,150*

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*Price is the minimum cost for instrument rating using FAA minimums.

Does not include equipment, checkride fee, & knowledge test.

Instrument Rating
$12,150

Minimum Cost

60 hours

Flight Time

3 months

Duration

The instrument rating will allow you to fly safely into low-visibility weather.

 

Adding this rating is a good idea for all pilots to improve safety, and it’s required for airline jobs. This course includes

  • 20 hours training flight time
  • 40 hours of time building flight time
  • 20 hours of AATD simulator time
  • 10 hours of personal ground lessons

The price is based on FAA minimums and can vary based on student proficiency. Please refer to the aircraft and instructor cost if additional time is needed. Price includes fuel and tax, but does not include equipment (headset), FAA written, and FAA exam fees.

Course Details

General Requirements

  • Hold at least a private pilot certificate
  • Read, speak, write, and understand English
  • Current medical, at least third-class
  • Pass a knowledge and practical test

Cost Breakdown

$4,600 - Aircraft Rental 20hrs @ $230/hr
$3,000 - AATD Simulator 20hrs @ $150/hr
$3,600 - Time building flight time 40hrs @ $90/hr
$600 - Ground Instruction 10hrs @ $60/hr
$350 - Online Ground School

$12,150 - Estimated Total

What is an instrument rating?

An instrument rating allows you to fly safely through low visibility and clouds.

It’s a great step to further safety or your career.

An instrument rating allows you to fly safely through low visibility and clouds. It’s a great step to further safety or your career.

After Private Pilot
Time Building
You'll need a certain number of cross country hours to complete your instrument rating. We'll set you up with another pilot to share the costs.
After Private Pilot
During Time Building
Simulator
Get practice doing instrument approaches, holds, tracking courses, and more using our Elite PI-1000 professional flight simulator.
During Time Building
1-2 Months
Instrument Practice
You'll continue practicing what you learned in the simulator in the airplane. Take a real instrument (IFR) flight as part of the FAA requirement.
1-2 Months
2-3 Months
Practical Test
The practical test usually consists of a 1-2 hour oral portion and a 1-2 hour flight where you'll demonstrate your instrument skills.
2-3 Months
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