9 Day Instrument Rating

This is an intensive instrument course that requires lots of flying!  The aircraft is a Cessna C-172 equipped with a WAAS enabled enroute and approach certified GPS.  We use an electronic flight book, electronic charts, XM weather, and the latest GPS technology to assist with flying a basic steam gauge equipped airplane.  We fly in weather when it's safe.  We file flight plans, and fly cross country.  This course is taught by an experienced instrument pilot, in real world conditions, while flying cross country.  You will learn the realities of instrument flight.

This course assumes that the student has at least 15 to 20 hours of PIC cross country experience.  50 hours of PIC x-country are required prior to taking the test, so much of the training is conducted while flying cross country.

If you need more experience with cross country navigation, either VFR or IFR, I can provide it.

You get 37 hours of flight training, that includes the airplane, a C-172, and all instruction, plus use of the aircraft for the checkride.  This is usually more than enough time. 

   The checkride fee of $350, and the written test fee of $150, are also included.  Additional time is available at $140 per hour.  All required instrument approach plates and charts are included.

Learn the Garmin 430/530W inside and out, plus gain experience with the Garmin 796!