INSTRUMENT
RATING
The Command
Instrument Rating (CIR) allows you to fly in cloud during the
day or night. The rating takes a minimum of 40 hours. This is
made up of approximately 20 hours on the flight simulator and
20 hours of flight training covering such things as navigational
aid tracking, instrument approach and landing procedures, departure
procedures and emergency procedures.
The
initial part of your training will be completed on the Elite Simulator
operated by Melbourne Flight Training. This simulator is one of
the most advance simulators operated by any flying school in Australia
and full details can be found under the Simulator
section.
The
flight training starts off with simple instrument flying and tracking
using navigation aids. Once you have achieved competency for the
initial instrument and navigation sections of your training, you
will be gradually introduced to instrument approaches. These are
the most important parts of the Instrument Rating and will take
the longest time to master.
After
you have achieved the required standard for instrument approaches,
you will progress to the cross-country section of the training,
which includes a series of navigational exercises. After completing
all syllabus requirements, you will be given a pre-rating test
prior to the Instrument Rating test. This will give you an idea
of how the actual test will be conducted and allow extra time
to brush up.
Before
beginning the flight test, you must pass an oral exam and the
Instrument Rating Theory Exam (IREX). The theory examination requires
a minimum grade of 70% (corrected for 100%) before you can try
the flight test. The theory element of your course can be integrated
with your flying training whether through self-study or by attending
a Melbourne Flight Training theory course.
The
flight test lasts for about 3 hours and covers everything in the
syllabus. After you have successfully completed the CIR flight
test you will be able to fly with passengers in instrument meteorological
conditions – that is, in cloud.
A conservative
budget for an Instrument rating can be found on our FAQ
area. This budget includes all supplemental equipment (approach
charts, etc) that is required for your training. Please be aware
that the hours stipulated are based on realistic hours rather
than the CASA minimums. It is probable that you may complete your
training in fewer hours, which of course would mean your costs
would be lower.
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