IR(A) – Instrument Rating (Airplane)
- Course length:: 2 month
- Flight training:: 50 hours
- Ground preparation:: as required
- Theory course:: Course Theory for IR(A) or ATPL(A) as a standalone course.
- Consultations:: as required
IR(A) is intended for both professional pilots as a necessary qualification and private pilots who seek maximum flexibility in their flights, aiming to fly safely and legally even in adverse weather conditions. Training to obtain the Instrument Rating – IR(A) can be undertaken by holders of a Private Pilot License PPL(A) or Commercial Pilot License CPL(A).
Requirements
- Age: 18+
- License: PPL(A) or CPL(A)
- Total flight time: Minimum 50 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC).
- Credits for previous experience: Holders of CPL(A) or a certificate of completion of basic instrument flying training may have their training reduced by 10 hours. Holders of IR(H) may have their training reduced by 10 hours.
- Proficiency in the English language at least at level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) – intermediate.
- Medical certificate Class 1 or Class 2 with an IR (Instrument Rating) endorsement.
Career
Instrument Rating (Airplane) IR(A) is an essential qualification requirement in the training of an airline transport pilot. It allows the pilot to conduct flights under meteorological conditions where visibility is reduced to the extent that instrument use is necessary for controlling the aircraft in any phase of flight. The IR(A) qualification can also be utilized by private pilots who wish to fly under meteorological conditions without visual reference to the ground.
A comparison of the CB-IR(A) qualification and the IR(A) qualification can be found in the comparative table here.
Description
Flight Training:
Total flight training hours: 50 hours*
20 hours in an airplane
30 hours in an FNPT II simulator
*Minimum hours; holders of CPL(A) may have the training reduced by 10 hours from the total hours; credit for previous pilot experience – see above Requirements
Theory Training:
Before starting the IR(A) training course, students must complete the IR(A) Theory Course or the ATPL(A) Theory Course. More about the IR(A) Theory Course at our school can be found here. For those interested in working as an airline pilot, we recommend completing the required theoretical training within the Airline Transport Pilot License ATPL(A) Theory Course.
The IR(A)/ATPL(A) Theory Course must be approved by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and it can be completed at any flight school offering this course. Applicants for the IR(A) flight skill test must successfully pass the IR(A) or ATPL(A) theory exams at the CAA in any EASA member state.
Price
The price you will have to pay to learn to fly and obtain a pilot’s license varies from person to person and depends on many factors. The price should not be the main factor in deciding where to get your pilot’s license. When it comes to flight training, cheap is rarely good.
Basic factors affecting the cost of training:
Your goals in aviation
Type of aircraft for training with regard to goals
How much time can I devote to training
Your goals in flying have a significant impact on how your overall flight training will be conducted. If you want to fly only recreationally, training in an aircraft with lighter avionics will be significantly cheaper than compared to a businessman or future professional pilot.
The price of pilot training for individual pilot licenses is set in connection with the number of flight hours in the curriculum, the time of ground preparations, and theoretical instruction in the classroom. Further, it is necessary to count additional expenses for landing and other airport fees and fees for exams at authorities and payments for obtaining necessary permits for training.
In our flight school, you receive the following for your training FREE of charge:
Study materials including trial test questions
Access to E-learning for theoretical instruction and self-study
Introductory flight