Instrument Rating Course

Instrument Rating Flight Training Van Nuys
Full time, part time, your choice!

Instrument Rating

‍Essential Requirements for Aspiring Commercial Pilots

Step 1 - Decide on a timeline: 14 day accelerated course or weekly lesson? Your pace, your call.

Step 2 - You reserve your spot: If you decide on the accelerated course please be aware that this will take some advance planning and scheduling.

Step 3 - Complete all requirements FAR 61.65 d) 1)
‍You need to arrive with all requirements met, including the completion of the Instrument Knowledge Test and all required prerequisite flight time of FAR 61.65 d) 1).
We then email some homework to you. You will receive our checklist, some flight plan assignments etc.
There will be telephone / online / zoom interactions before you start.

Step 4 - Flight Training: Your flight training will be scheduled according to your request, accelerated or just part time. No pre-payment is required.

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How much does Flight School Cost?

We make it transparent and achievable as possible, pay as you go, no commitments, expert Instruction.

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Top-Tech Simulators

Experience Cutting-Edge Flight Simulation Technology

Our training program incorporates the latest BATD flight simulators, ensuring that you gain hands-on experience in a safe environment. These advanced tools enhance your learning, allowing you to master essential skills before taking to the skies, and reduces total cost.

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It Begins with One Flight

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Instrument Rating additional information

Find answers to your questions about our Instrument Rating.

Instrument Rating Prerequisites

- Hold at least a private pilot certificate
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- Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language.
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- Have at least a 3rd class Medical Certificate
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- Log at least 50 hours of cross-country time as PILOT IN COMMAND (PIC), log at least 40 hours of actual or simulated
instrument time, at least 15 hours of instrument flight training, at least 3 hours in preparation for the Practical (flight) Test
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- One cross-country flight under IFR, distance of at least 250 NM
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- Pass a Knowledge (written) and Practical (flight) Test

Can I start without having the instrument rating knowledge test completed?

You could, however... you would likely be wasting time and money, in our 27 year experience this has never been a good idea.

I have already started training, can I finish it in 10 - 14 days?

If your partial instrument training was recent and of high quality it is possible, we have seen it done.

Can I train in a glass cockpit?

Maybe. That depends on the aircraft, its condition and equipment. Please inquire.

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Explore our flight training programs, from Commercial Aviation courses to Instrument Ratings, or even start with a Discovery Flight.

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FAQs

Flight School Additional Information

The cost of your flight school training is affected by a lot of factors

Factors that influence your flight training cost:
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‍- The airplane you choose to learn to fly in
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- The number of instruction hours you require
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- Your study habits and natural aptitude (this affects how many
instruction hours you’ll need)
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- Our use of flight simulators, which help reduce your total flight training cost
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- Your chosen time frame — learning to fly in a shorter period is often more efficient and cost-effective
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- Please keep in mind: your progress, completion time, and overall cost depend greatly on your talent, enthusiasm, and how consistently you study.

Knowledge Test

The FAA computer multiple choice testing fee for each of the flight academy tests is currently is $175, paid directly to the test center. You will prepare for the exams using our online video based ground school. The tests consists of 60 questions and you will have plenty of time to complete it.

Starting the Flight Academy

You can start with us anytime. Our flight academy offers training with "pay as you go", there is no need for advance payments. Once you have established a set schedule we will help you make a plan to complete the training efficiently.

TSA Authorization

In case you are not a US citizen, the US government agency TSA requires additional processing. Please let us know if this applies and we can help you with this.

Medical Exam

You will want to go for a first class medical exam to make sure there are no obstacles in the way. The FAA publishes a list of approved aviation medical examiners. You won't need this certification right away but it is wise to get this done early in the training.

Training Times

Any time during daylight hours, any day, weekends, holidays. We are very flexible and you can arrange a schedule to suit your requirements. If you consider accelerating your training schedule to several times per week or even every day, you need to accelerate your study effort accordingly.

Final Flight Test

The final FAA flight test fee is currently $1000, paid directly to your friendly FAA examiner. Your flight instructor will prepare you for this exam which consists of a ground (oral) and flight portion.

Flight School Books & Equipment

Our online video training package is $299 including the online ground school and online test prep software. Misc. equipment, manuals and charts about another $150. We recommend getting this kit right away and start preparing for your lessons.

Still have questions?

We would be delighted to answer them!

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