If you’re a current Private Pilot Certificate holder and are looking to add an Instrument Rating, I can help you.

Why should I get my Instrument Rating?

The instrument rating will challenge you and enhance your piloting ability. It will teach you how to better integrate into the National Airspace System and Air Traffic control. It will open up doors to fly in weather you would otherwise be sidelined in the FBO waiting for things to clear up.

Or to put it plainly, getting an Instrument Rating will make you a better, safer, more capable pilot.

Also, if you’ve ever had the frustration of waiting for the Marine Layer to break, or the anxiety of trying to beat it back in…..Yea, the Instrument Rating will cure that.

What’s Required?

Requirements for the Instrument Rating are outlined in Part 61.65:

50 Hours Cross Country

40 Hours of Actual or Simulated Instrument in an aircraft or approved simulator of which 15 need to be from an instrument instructor

Pass a written Knowledge Test

Pass an Examination with a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner

Currently hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate in the Category and Class.

Read, write, and be proficient in the English language.

Current Third Class Medical to sit for the examination

How much does it cost?

This is entirely subjective to the individual but I would recommend you budget $10,000-$15,000

How long will it take?

Entirely subjective, but I would recommend budget 3 - 6 months to complete

How frequently will we fly?

This is up to you. I am a full time flight instructor and am pretty flexible. Generally, I suggest two flights a week and a ground instruction lesson.

Advantage for the Instrument Rating is that the weather that might obstruct training in SoCal is what we’re looking to experience. Nights and Early mornings are on the table.