Nice Air: Professional Pilot Training

Nice Air
Reid-Hillview Airport

2575 Robert Fowler Way
San Jose, CA 95148

408-729-3383 - Telephone
408-729-4160 - Fax

Single Engine 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.

The entire IFR course can be completed in as few as 15 days. Here is an estimate for how long it usually takes:

6-7 times per week	15 days to 1 month
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

Cessna 172 Instrument Trainer

The basic Instrument course is the same whether accelerated or not. We just compress the time between lessons. The following modules are common to all Instrument students:

Module - 1 ( Basic Attitude Instrument Flying)

In this stage, you will learn how to control the airplane with sole reference to the flight instruments. You will spend time in both the Frasca 141 flight simulator and the aircraft. Upon Completing this stage, you will be able to precisely control the airplane without reference to the ground. Most students will complete this module in 10 to 15 hours.

Module - 2 (VOR Navigation)

In this stage, you will learn how to navigate using VOR's. VOR intercepts, tracking and positioning fixing are all part of this module. Completion time is usually 2 to 3 hours.

Module - 3 (ADF Navigation)

This module teaches you to navigate using the ADF. ADF tracking (inbound and outbound) and intercepting are covered in this module. Completion time is 3 to 4 hours.

Module - 4 (Holding Procedures)

Holding involves the use of VOR's and sometimes ADF navigation. Holding is used by ATC to delay aircraft and sequencing. Holds are usually part of an instrument missed approaches. This module can be completed in 4 to 5 hours

Module - 5 (Instrument Approaches)

This module teaches you how to complete standard instrument down to minimums. You will learn how to fly ILS (Instrument Landing Systems), VOR, Localizer and ADF approaches. In addition, you will learn when and how to execute missed approaches when you can't get down, and learn emergency procedures used in IFR flights. You will also become proficient at partial panel instrument approaches. This is the case when some of the instrumentation use for instrument flight are covered to simulate a failed instrument. This module relies heavily on the proficiency gained in modules 1 through 4. Completion time is 10 to 15 hours.

Module - 6 (En route Procedures, Weather and Final Review)

The last module teaches you the en route procedures necessary, Federal Airways and associated problems and a final review of the entire IFR system. Following the completion of this phase, you'll complete the

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