Instrument Rating

A view from above the clouds with a clear blue sky and some wispy clouds.

If you’d like to increase your knowledge and keep learning or if you’d like more days to go out and fly the instrument rating is for you! The instrument rating allows you to fly through the clouds while being directed on a guided path by ATC.

Estimated price (With PPL): $11,250

Estimated hours (With PPL): 50 hours

Minimum hours (61.65):

  • 50 XC PIC hours

  • 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time

  • 250 NM XC with a filed instrument flight plan along airways or directed by ATC with an instrument approach at each airport with 3 different kinds of approaches