Instrument Rating
The instrument
rating teaches you how to fly in fog, clouds, and limited visibility.
You will develop the judgment to evaluate adverse weather conditions
and the ability to maneuver the helicopter by reference to instruments.
In addition to increasing your capabilities as a helicopter pilot,
it also enhances your confidence and safety.
To be eligible
for an instrument rating, you must:
1. Hold at
least a current private pilot certificate with an aircraft category
and class rating that applies to the instrument rating sought.
2. Be able to
read, speak, write and understand the English language.
3. Have received
and logged ground training on the aeronautical knowledge areas of
this section that apply to the instrument rating sought.
4. Have logged
at least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command,
of which at least 10 hours must be in helicopters for an instrument-helicopter
rating.
5. Have a total
of 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time on the areas
of operation of this section including at least 15 hours of instrument
flight training from an authorized instructor in the aircraft category
for which the instrument rating is sought, and instrument training
on cross-country flight procedures specific to airplanes, or helicopters
or a powered-lift. (A maximum of 20 hours, or if the training was
accomplished in accordance with Part 142, a maximum of 30 hours
may be performed in an approved flight simulator or approved flight
training device.)
6. Pass the
knowledge test.
7. Pass the
practical test.
Instrument
Course Pricing
R22
Instrument Rating
| 40
Hours in a Robinson R22 Instrument Trainer |
$
10000.00
|
| 30
Hours of Flight Training |
$
1,050.00
|
| 20
Hours of Ground Training |
$
600.00
|
| Books
and Supplies |
$ 75.00
|
|
Total |
$
11,725.00 |
R22
Instrument Ad On
| 15
Hours in a Robinson R22 Instrument Training |
$
2,775.00 |
| 5
Hours of Ground Instruction |
$
150.00 |
|
Total |
$ 2,925.00
|
R44
Instrument Rating
| 40
Hours in a Robinson R44 Raven Instrument Trainer |
$
20,000.00 |
| 30
Hours of Flight Training |
$
1050.00 |
| 20
Hours of Ground Training |
$
600.00 |
| Books
and Supplies |
$
75.00 |
|
Total |
$ 21,725.00
|
R44
Instrument Ad On
|
15
Hours in a Robinson R44 Raven
|
$
7500.00 |
|
5
hours of Ground Instruction
|
$
150.00 |
|
Total |
$ 7700.00
|
Prices subject to change due to my slow
website manager.
Prices are
based on FAA minimum requirements
and the actual cost may vary depending on your ability, aptitude
and skill set. The average student generally takes 10-20 hours more
than the FAA minimum for a particularly
rating. Prices are subject to change without notice due to fuel
prices and insurance.
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