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Flight Training - JAA Instrument Rating

The aim of the course is to give the student a sound theoretical knowledge of multi
engine piston aircraft in accordance with the instrument flight rules (IFR), and for the candidate to learn the skills required for safe and competent operation of such an aircraft in IMC in accordance with ICAO PANS-OPS Document 8168.

The multi-engine instrument-rating course is a minimum of 55 hours dual flight instruction, of which a minimum of 15 hours must be undertaken in a multi engine aircraft.
For holders of a current CPL(A) license the minimum course is abridged to 50 hours with no alteration in minimum multi engine dual instruction.
For holders of a current single engine IR(A) and ME rating the course requirements for obtaining a multi-engine IR(A) is a minimum of 5 hours dual instruction in a multi-engine aeroplane.

At Cardiff Academy we currently offer an All Aircraft Instrument Rating, which has proven to provide the best training environment.  Many schools will offer simulator time towards the course, and although this may provide a slight cost reduction it does not replace the real thing.  (Only complex aircraft are used for this course, PA28R Arrow and PA34 Seneca).

All Aircraft Instrument Rating

Pre Entry Requirements

Any candidate commencing a course with the intent of obtaining an initial single-pilot multi-engine instrument rating shall meet the following requirements.

• Be the holder of a current JAR licence, either PPL(A) with night rating, or CPL(A) and a current medical certificate.
• Have completed a minimum of 50 hours cross-country flying as PIC, of which at least 10 hours must be in aeroplanes.
• Be the holder of a current FRTOL (Flight Radiotelephony Operator’s Licence)
• Have passed the IR(A) examinations and have a valid course completion certificate issued by an approved “Theoretical Training Organisation”.  A pass in the theoretical knowledge examinations is valid for 36 months and the IR(A) skill test must be completed within this period.
• Have completed the flight-training syllabus for the single pilot multi-engine piston class rating.
• Must be competent in the use of the English language.

Further Information

For more information on this course or to discuss your training requirements in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01446 710000.

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