Instrument Rating (IR)
Empower Your Flight Path: Obtain Your Instructor Rating and Mentor Future Avaitors
Unlock Precision Flying with Our Instrument Rating (IR) Program
Discover precision flying with the Instrument Rating (IR) program at Canadian Aviation College. Designed for licensed pilots, this program prepares you to obtain the Transport Canada Group 1 (Multi-Engine) or Group 3 (Single-Engine) Instrument Rating endorsement. Perfect for PPL or CPL holders eager to navigate under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC).
Achieve your Group 1 Instrument Rating at our vibrant Vancouver campus in British Columbia, Canada—a pivotal milestone on your journey to becoming a commercial pilot.
Our comprehensive program aligns with Transport Canada's rigorous standards, ensuring you gain essential flight time:
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15 hours of Instrument Flight Time
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20 hours of Instrument Flight Training Device (FTD) time (totaling 40 hours with PPL instrument time)
Additionally, you'll accumulate 50 hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC) cross-country time, essential for advancing your career in aviation.
Prerequisites
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Valid Canadian Pilot license
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course the successful student will / have demonstrate(d):
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The ability to prepare, plan, and execute a VFR multi-engine flight
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The knowledge to pass company and TC flight tests
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The ability to apply relevant ground knowledge in the safe execution of a VFR multi-engine flight
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The skills to safely fly a multi-engine aircraft while in VMC conditions
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The ability to manage emergency procedures and normal procedures in a multi-engine aircraft
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The knowledge and awareness of the dangers of flying a multi-engine aircraft, specifically Vmc and single-engine operations
Course Duration
2 Months
Required Course Materials
Jeppesen Multi-Engine Manual; ▪ PA34 Pilot operating handbook; ▪ ground school (if required) and flight training workbooks with lesson plans; ▪ TC flight test guide. ▪ VNC and VTA maps; canadian flight supplement;
Delivery Method
Aircraft / Briefing Room / Flight Training Device (FTD) / Classroom
Teaching Methods
One-on-one Instructor-Student in the aircraft / briefing room / and Flight Training Device (FTD); group in classroom setting.
Fees and Hours
Application fee
Domestic Student - $350.00CAD
International Student- $500.00CAD
Tuition Fee
$ 12,740.00
*Program costs may vary depending on student's performance, frequency of flights, and substitution of aircraft
Other Fees
$ 765.00
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Costs include taxes
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This is estimated cost only. The actual cost is based on student performance
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Costs are estimates based on Transport Canada minimum flight requirements and school program estimates
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*This cost includes a maximum number of instructional hours as listed above. Canadian Aviation College has the right to charge the student the hourly rate for both flight and instructional time beyond this limit.