Instrument Rating
An instrument rating allows a pilot to fly into instrument meteoroligical conditions (IMC) safely and legally. Without it, a pilot is restricted to flying only in VFR conditions. It is among the hardest ratings a pilot will recieve, and by far one of the most rewarding. Have more confidence on those long cross country flights knowing you can safely fly into the clouds and perform an instrument approach into your destination airport.
Requirements
- Private Pilot License (PPL)
- Class 3 medical
- Read, speak, and write English
Pricing
| Minimum | Rate | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airplane | 20 hours | $160/hour | $3,200 |
| Flight instructor | 20 hours | $55/hour | $1,100 | Written test fee | $175 | $175 |
| Ground training | 20 hours | $55/hour | $1,100 |
| Examiner fees | $800 | $800 | |
| Aircraft checkride rental | 1.5 hours | $160/hour | $240 |
| Total | $6,615 |
Pricing estimates assume pilot already has 25 hours simulated
instrument and 35 hours of cross country PIC.
All costs are estimates based on FAA minimums.
Tailwinds Pilot Training cannot guarantee a license or
rating at a fixed amount of hours.