Instrument Rating

The instrument rating is for those Pilots who need more utility from their flying than VFR flying allows. When you've got to go and the weather is bad, you'll use your instrument rating to pull you through. An instrument rating is also required for almost every commercial type of flying. With few exceptions, an instrument rating is an absolute must for the aspiring airline, commuter or freight pilot. Pleasure or business pilots will also benefit from their instrument rating by increasing their skills, lowering their insurance rates and increasing the utility of flying.

To obtain your Instrument rating, you must...

Aeronautical Experience

Price information

This sample doesn't include 50 hours of Pilot-In-Command cross-country time. See cross-country time building information.
Items Unit Price Sub Total
20 hours dual instruction (simulator & instructor) $83/hr
$1,660.00
55 hours dual instruction (aircraft & instructor) $150/hr
$8,250.00
25 hours ground instruction $45/hr
$1,125.00
Instrument Pilot Kit $150
$150.00
FAA Written Exam $150
$150.00
Checkride Fee $400
$400.00
  Total
$11,735.00

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Duration

Here is an estimate for how long it usually takes. caution: this sample does not include the 50 hours of cross-country time building.

If you fly..... It takes.....
5 times per week 1 to 2 months
4 times per week 2 to 3 months
3 times per week 3 to 4 months
2 times per week 6 months to 1 year
1 time per week 1-1/2 years

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