Instrument Rating Course
Florida Flyers Flight Academy and flight school offers two Instrument Rating (IFR) courses. The standard Instrument Rating (IFR) flight training is conducted under FAR Part 141. The Flight School Part 141 Instrument Rating (IFR) training course will lead to an Instrument Rating Aircraft. The course follows a strict FAA Part 141 approved Syllabus. A comprehensive lesson plan is the foundation of this course.
Our accelerated Instrument Rating is also offered as FAR Part 61 Instrument Rating (IFR) course but this is not recommended due to its unstructured training outline. Get started today with your Instrument Rating (IFR).
The Instrument Rating (IFR) is to advance your Private Pilot skills and to fly with no visual references to the outside. Instrument flying requires to rely solely on the aircraft instruments and Air Traffic Control ATC Guidance. The Instrument Rating flight training is usually conducted under FAA Part 141 and is consisting of a minimum of 35 hours of flight training and 30 hours of Instrument Rating Ground School. Our flight academy is approved to substitute the required one-on-one Ground School training with an approved Instrument Rating Online Ground School Course.
Instrument Rating flight training cost may vary depending on the Instrument flight training time needed to obtain the Instrument Rating Aircraft. At our flight school Instrument Rating cost are calculated based upon FAA Federal Aviation Administration minimum requirements for the Instrument Rating Part 141 Course. In case additional flight time or ground school time is needed, these Instrument Rating flight training services will be charged according to our flight school's current price list.
We provide full-time accelerated Instrument Rating flight training. The Instrument Rating course may completed in as as little as 6-8 weeks. This is one of the fastest accelerated Instrument Rating Courses offered. The average Instrument Rating flight training time in the U.S. is about 50-60 hours of flight time under Instrument Flight Conditions (IFR). With about 2-4 scheduled flights per week, the Instrument Rating flying course may be completed within 2-3 months.
To get started with the Florida Flyers Flight Academy Instrument Rating Course, complete our enrollment form and pay the admission fee. International Instrument Rating flight students will received their DHS Form I-20 to obtain the M1 student visa after all required documents have been provided.
Instrument Rating | Flight Time | Ground School | Program Pricing |
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Instrument Rating Part141 | 35 Hours | 30 Hours online | |
AATD Simulator | Up to 14 Hours | ||
Briefing - Debriefing | 10 Hours | ||
Total Hours | 35 Hours | 30 Hours | |
Cessna 172P Price | $8,946.50 | ||
Cessna 172G1000 Price | $10,276.50 |
Prerequisites | ||||
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Flight Training Activity | Full-time 6 days per week required for all courses | |||
Age | 17 years to begin; 18 years to receive the Certificate | |||
Pilot Certificate | Private Pilot Certificate or better | |||
Medical | 3rd Class FAA Medical for flight training, 1st or 2nd class FAA Medical to exercise privileges of Commerical Pilot | |||
Language | You must be able to speak, read and understand the English language. Meet FAA AC60-28. | |||
Non-U.S. Citizen | TSA Clearance for Private, Instrument & ME | |||
International Flight Students | M1 Visa |
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How much is flight training in Florida? Our zero to airline pilot/ commercial pilot courses start at $39,000. The Private Pilot Course starts at $6,000.
Can I convert my foreign pilot license and work as flight instructor for Florida Flyers? We would consider your job application, if you have the legal right to work in the USA, such as U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card, Work Authorization Card. Florida Flyers is unable to hire foreign applicants without the legal right to work in the U.S. nor does Florida Flyers sponsor foreign pilots.
How much is flight school? Our flight training programs are the most competively priced flight school programs in the USA. Flight school fees for the entire commercial pilot course are as low as $35,000 based upon FAA minimum requirements. Flight training fees vary depending on progress, skills and flight student engagement.
Our flight academy operates a fleet of up to 30 aircraft. For flight training, we mostly operate Cessna airplanes. Many of our airplanes are equipped with modern glass cockpits such as Garmin 1000 avionics.
How to become a CFI Flight Instructor? Our flight school offers fast track CFI flight instructor courses. Become a CFI flight instructor in as little as two weeks. Required are Commercial Pilot Certificate and certain flight training endorsements.
It depends on aircraft and flight instructor availablity. Schedule and unscheduled aircraft maintenance as well as weather conditions may delay some of the scheduled flights.
Other than the enrollment fee along with submitting your enrollment form, we do not require any upfront payments. However, a flight training deposit maybe required upon your arrival, followed by equal monthly installment payments.
Our programs includes flight- and ground training times required by Federal Aviation Administration minimum requirements to complete each course module. We have added all known fees, such as TSA, theoretical and practical exam fees and other expenses to present a realistic course outline.