Instrument Rating
35% of the time, the weather at either your departure or destination is in instrument conditions. Increase your flying potential by training for your instrument rating.
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Course Overview
Prerequisites
- Private or Commercial License
- 18 years of age
- Night Endorsement
Requirements:
40 Hours total training
20 Hours simulator *
20 Hours instruction in aircraft
30 Hours ground school - including:
- Meteorology
- Instrument Procedure's
- Navigation
50% of training must be completed prior to taking the written exam - passing mark is 70%
50 Hrs of cross country flight time required prior to Flight Test.
*Skywings has an ALSIM 200 Simulator that has approach data for all major airports in Canada.
**Skywings has an aircraft equipped with GPS, ILS, VOR, ADF, Transponder, Marker Beacons, and Dual Communication Radios.
Reference Materials
Reference Materials
- Pultz Instrument Manual
- Canada Air Pilot
- LO Charts *not available at Skywings
Average Course Costs
Singe Engine Instrument Rating
Cessna 172
| Description | Cost /hr | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Hours Simulator | $175.00 | $3,500.00 |
| 20 Hours Aircraft | $230.00 | $4,600.00 |
| Ground School | $450.00 | |
| Books (not including LO chart) | $107.95 | |
| Subtotal | $8,657.95 | |
| GST | $432.90 | |
| Total | $9,090.85 |
*Licensing and test fees are subject to change. For budgeting purposes, we will estimate that you will need approximately $600.00 (includes A/C time for flight test)
Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
Seneca PA-34
| Description | Cost /hr | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours Simulator | $200.00 | $4,000.00 |
| 20 hours Aircraft | $230.00 | $4,600.00 |
| 15 hours Aircraft Seneca | $400.00 | $6,000.00 |
| Ground School with Book Kit | $450.00 | |
| Books (not including LO chart) | $107.95 | |
| Sub-total | $15,157.85 | |
| GST | $757.15 | |
| Total | $15,915.75 |
Please note: all prices are in Canadian Dollars and quoted for Domestic Students. International Students should contact Skywings Aviation Academy Ltd. for an individual price quote.
The rental rates are wet rate which includes fuel cost.
*Licensing and test fees are subject to change. For budgeting purposes, we will estimate that you will need approximately $900.00 (includes A/C time for flight test)