CB-IR(A) – Competency-Based Instrument Rating (Aeroplane)
PROFESSIONAL PILOT
In accordance with EASA standards: PART-FCL
- Course length: 2 months
- Flight training: 45 hours
- Ground preparation: Based on your needs
- Theory course: 100 hours (selfstudy CBT + consultations)
- Consultations: 20 hours (in person or online)
Competency-Based Instrument Rating (Aircraft) – CB-IR(A) is an equivalent alternative to the Instrument Rating – IR(A). Applicants for the IR(A) qualification can utilize their previous training and experience in the CB-IR(A) course. Such previous experience can include flights with an instructor authorized for IR training or flights as a pilot-in-command under Instrument Flight Rules gained during, for example, IFR training/flights in countries outside EASA.
Requirements
- Age: 17+
- License: Not aplicable
- Total flight time: Not aplicable
- Credits for previous experience:: Applicants for the PPL(A) license who already hold a pilot license for another aircraft category, with the exception of balloons, will have 10% of their total flight time as pilot-in-command (PIC) counted towards the PPL(A) requirements, up to a maximum of 10 hours. Holders of the LAPL(A) license can count the entire LAPL training towards the PPL(A) requirements.
- Basic knowledge of English
- Minimum Class 2 Medical
Career
The private pilot license for airplanes PPL(A) is the basic license for starting a career as a professional pilot. Although the license is the initial step in a professional aviation career, it only authorizes the holder to fly for private purposes, i.e., it is not possible to fly for financial profit. However, with a PPL license, gaining flight experience and relevant theory, you can become an instructor at a flight school for private pilot training.
If you are not sure whether to choose between an LAPL or a PPL, this article may help you: Comparison of LAPL(A) and PPL(A)
Description
Flight Training:
Total flight training hours: 45 hours*
With an instructor: 25 hours*
Solo flights: 10 hours*
Solo navigation flights: 5 hours*
Including 1 flight of at least 270 km (150 NM), during which the pilot completes 1 landing at a different airport than the departure airport
*minimum hours required
GARMIN 1000 Course:
To maintain the highest quality of training and adhere to modern standards, we have integrated the GARMIN 1000 Course (G1000) into the basic PPL(A) training. The GARMIN 1000 is a modern navigation system used in aviation. The operating principles of the GARMIN 1000 are similar to those of avionics systems in commercial aircraft. The GARMIN 1000 can be an invaluable aid during navigation flights or in deteriorating weather conditions. Like any advanced avionics system, it requires a good understanding for safe and, above all, comprehensive use. The course will familiarize you with VFR procedures for the G1000 and the basic principles of system operation, as well as how to address any malfunctions.
Theory Course:
The PPL(A) theory course is in line with the syllabus of the PPL(A) Theory Course for Private Pilots (Airplane). The course is individualized. According to the student’s requirements, the entire course can be conducted: remotely (online) or in-person, combined with self-study. In-person theory instruction is integrated with flight training.
Consultation with Instructor: 20 hours (in-person or online)
Self-study using CBT (Computer Based Training) via eLearning provided by our school. Our school’s eLearning platform also includes exam questions to prepare for examinations at the Civil Aviation Authority.
Study materials and textbooks are included in the eLearning platform and are included in the course fee.
If you are not sure whether to choose between an LAPL or a PPL, this article may help you: Comparison of LAPL(A) and PPL(A)
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