ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

FLIGHT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

WHAT AIRPLANES WILL I BE ABLE TO FLY?

LIMITATIONS

COST of TRAINING

SUGGESTED FOLLOW-UP TRAINING

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS for Instrument Rating

• 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 Silver Express.

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FLIGHT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Before you can take your final practical exam, your pilot logbook must contain records of the following flight training / flight experience:

• 40 hours of flight in simulated or actual instrument conditions that include at least the following:
• 15 hours of flight training received from a certified Instrument Flight Instructor that includes at least the following :
• At least 1 cross-country flight of 250 NM total distance along federal airways or ATC directed routing with an instrument approach at each airport (minimum of 3) and three different approaches with the use of navigation systems.
• 3 hours of training in preparation for the final exam.
• 50 hours of cross-country flights as a Pilot in Command, out of which at least 10 must be in airplanes.

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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.

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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.

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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 Silver Express we have a very good record of successfully preparing many Instrument Rating candidates for their final practical test within the below outlined schedule.

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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