Flight School - Instrument Rating (IFR)

If you've already obtained your Pilot's License, but feel the need for more flying freedom, then an Instrument Rating is the next step. With an Instrument Rating added to your license, your flight options open up to allow you more flight opportunities in more conditions.

Once you've completed your training, you'll have the knowledge and skills to fly with only reference to your flight instruments, and in conditions requiring pilots to observe Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).

If overcast skies, or low-level scattered clouds have previously side-lined your flight, an Instrument Rating gives you the ability to keep flying. With Ascent Aviation's Instrument Rating training, you'll spend more time flying, and less time on the ground wishing.

Course Requirements

FAA Minimums for Instrument Flight Rules Training:

• 50+ Hours Cross-Country Time as Pilot in Command
• 40 Hours of Actual or Simulated Instrument Time
• One Airplane Cross-Country Flight Including:
  • 250nm or More
  • Along Airways or Air-Traffic Conrol Routed
  • An Instrument Approach at each Airport
  • Three Types of Instrument Approaches
• OR... One Helicopter Cross-Country Flight Including:
  • 100nm or More
  • Along Airways or Air-Traffic Conrol Routed
  • An Instrument Approach at each Airport
  • Three Types of Instrument Approaches
• Maximum of 20 Hours can be completed Dual in a Simulator
• Three Hours of Instrument Test Preparation Training

In addition, students must prepare for and pass the FAA Written Test and an IFR Check Ride to show proficiency in all aspects of Instrument Flight, Communications, Approach Types, Equipment Operation, etc.

Upon completion of the requirements and proven competency, students will receive a log book endorsement for the Instrument Flight Rules rating.

Let Ascent Aviation help you realize your aviation dreams. Our professional staff will teach you all the skills needed to find success in the skies. Come learn in a laid-back atmosphere, where you'll receive individual attention and fly from your choice of our well-maintained airplanes and helicopters. Contact us today to get started on your path to aviation!