Group 1 Instrument (MIFR) Rating
Learn to fly a multi engine aircraft under Instrument Flight Rules
Next intake: October 1st, 2019
About the MIFR Rating
The instrument rating (IR) program trains a licensed pilot to obtain the Transport Canada Group 1 (multi-Engine) or Group 3 (single-engine) Instrument Rating endorsement. The instrument rating is suitable for PPL or CPL holders who want to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC).
Obtain your group 1 (multi) instrument rating at Canadian Aviation College, located in Vancouver, British Columbia Canada, a required step to became a commercial pilot.
The Group 1 instrument rating adheres to Transport Canada’s minimum instrument flight time, in the FTD and aircraft, and pilot-in-command cross-country time.
15 hrs of Instrument Flight Time and 20 hours of Instrument FTD time (total=40 with PPL instrument time) + 50 hrs of PIC X/C time (which is not included in this course)
Prerequisites
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CAC application and successful interview
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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
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Costs do not include taxes and potential fuel surcharges
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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.