Instrument Pilot Course

                                                Knowing your limits means NO LIMITS.

When the weather challenges you, having your Instrument Rating will make you a safer, more confident pilot no matter how dark the clouds on the horizon  .

The Instrument Pilot Program does not just give you the ability to fly in and out of clouds. It also sharpens your skills and increases your confidence. The Instrument Program can be broken down into 3 basic stages.

Stage One- Attitude Instrument Flying. Objective: Get your head IN the cockpit.

During the first stage of your instrument training, you will learn how to perform Private Pilot maneuvers Under the Hood (with no visual reference outside of the aircraft. This process is used to simulate conditions inside of clouds). Navigation procedures will be introduced using VOR and NDB and the student will also learn holding patterns. Stage one will be complete when the student is able to operate the airplane solely by reference to the flight instruments and has a basic knowledge of the IFR system.

Stage Two- Instrument Approaches. Objective: Safely complete various Instrument Approaches.  

During this stage of training, the you will learn the skills that are necessary for safely performing published Instrument Approach Procedures (a method of descending to the airport safely while in conditions where the visibility/weather does not permit a descent to landing in visual conditions). Stage two will be complete when you can safely complete and instrument approach. You will also be able to identify the various types of approaches available to you as an instrument pilot.

Stage Three- Flight Test. Objective: Prepare for the FAA Checkride!  

Much like Stage 3 of the Private Pilot Program, you have learned all of the skills that need to be performed for the FAA Examiner. You will, in this stage, master those skills to Checkride standards. You will also take a more in depth look at regulations and how they apply to you as an instrument pilot. Once the Checkride is completed (with satisfactory performance), you will gain your Instrument Pilots Certificate.

The Following Information contains approximate estimates for flight training at AFI. Every student is different and these cost estimates do not guarantee the individual certificates or ratings. They should be used only as a guide. Some students may require additional aircraft hours and instructional time. AFI™s Instrument 141 course will allow you to complete your Instrument Training without the required 50 hours of cross-country time as PIC.

Instrument Pilot- Cost Estimate