Instrument Training ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FLIGHT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS WHAT AIRPLANES WILL I BE ABLE TO FLY? LIMITATIONS COST of TRAINING SUGGESTED FOLLOW-UP TRAINING ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS · Hold at least a Private Pilot certificate. · Hold at least a 3rd class aviation medical certificate. · Be able to read, speak and understand the English language. · Pass a written test on aeronautical knowledge with a score of at least 70%. · Pass a practical flying test and oral exam with a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner. · Have at least 20 hours of cross-country flights as Pilot in Command prior to starting Instrument Rating course at Hixson Aviation. TOP TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FAA MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Hold at least a private pilot certificate. Be able to read, write, and converse fluently in English. Hold a current FAA medical certificate. Receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor or complete a home-study course. Subjects include: a. FARs b. IFR-related items in the AIM c. ATC system and procedures d. IFR navigation e. Use of IFR charts f. Aviation weather g. Operating under IFR h. Recognition of critical weather i. Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) j. Crew Resource Management (CRM) Pass the FAA instrument rating knowledge test with a score of 70% or better. Accumulate flight experience (FAR 61.65): a. 50 hr. of cross-country flight time as pilot in command, of which at least 10 hr. must be in airplanes: 1. The 50 hr. includes solo cross-country time as a student pilot, which is logged as pilot-in-command time. 2. Each cross-country must have a landing at an airport that was at least a straight-line distance of more than 50 NM from the original departure point. b. A total of 40 hr. of actual or simulated instrument time in the areas of operation listed below, including: 1. 15 hr. of instrument flight training from a CFII (CFII is an instructor who is authorized to give instrument instruction) days preceding the practical test 2. Cross-country flight procedures that include at least one cross-country flight in an airplane that is performed under IFR and consists of: a. A distance of at least 250 NM along airways or ATC-directed routing b. An instrument approach at each airport c. Three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems c. If the instrument training was provided by a CFII, a maximum of 20hr. may be accomplished in an approved flight simulator or flight training device. Demonstrate flight proficiency (FAR 61.65). You must receive and log training, as well as obtain a logbook sign-off (endorsement) from your CFII on the following areas of operation: a. Preflight preparation b. Preflight procedures c. Air traffic control clearances and procedures d. Flight by reference to instruments e. Navigation systems f. Instrument approach procedures g. Emergency operations h. Postflight procedures Successfully complete the instrument rating practical test TOP WHAT AIRPLANES WILL I BE ABLE TO FLY? As an instrument rated pilot you will be able to fly instrument equipped airplanes in almost all weather conditions. You will be able to fly in the clouds and in the areas of low visibility. During the instrument training you will learn and practice how to fly along your planned route using only the aircraft instruments as well as landings at various airports utilizing instrument approach procedures. TOP LIMITATIONS As an instrument pilot, you will still have a few limitations on your flights. There will be times when the weather conditions will be so bad that even with well equipped airplane and your instrument rating you will not be able to takeoff or land - e.g. during times of zero visibility or during storms. TOP COST of TRAINING Following is a breakdown of costs involved during a typical course of Instrument Rating Training. Please note, that the following figures are estimated for an average student. Some people may require more flight or ground training hours, some people may be able to complete the training even within significantly less hours of training. Here at Hixson Aviation we have a very good record of successfully preparing many Instrument Rating candidates for their final practical test within the below outlined schedule. (Coming Soon) TOP SUGGESTED FOLLOW-UP TRAINING: Commercial Pilot Course · Training for a Commercial Pilot certificate will enhance your flying skills and increase your safety margin. · You will learn commercial pilot maneuvers to smoothen your piloting techniques. · Commercial Pilot certificate is the first major achievement in a professional pilot's career. * Prerequisites must be met TOP