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  • Instrument Rating
The Instrument Course covers basic flight instrument operation. The program stresses attitude instrument flying techniques, instrument departure and approach procedures, and instrument en-route and cross-country navigation techniques while in actual or simulated weather conditions with references solely to the flight instruments. All instruction performed by highly experienced flight instructors.  
  • Sample program based on FAA Part 61 minimums:
  • 15
  • Hours dual Grumman Tiger w/ GTN650*
  • $3120
  • 25
  • Time share w/ partner **
  • $1738
  • 10
  • Hours ground/additional Instruction
  • $690
  • 1
  • FAA check ride examiner fee
  • $600
  • 1.5
  • Hour check ride plane rental
  • $199
  • 1
  • Gleim Instrument knowledge test prep manual/software
  • $85
  • 1
  • Written Test
  • $150
  • *$6582
  • Additional recommended training, equipment and supplies:
  • 10
  • Hours instruction ground
  • $630
  • 1
  • Jeppesen Instrument Manual (electronic or book)
  • $80
  • 1
  • Jeppesen Instrument Syllabus (booklet)
  • $22
  • 1
  • Jeppesen Instrument Charts – Trip Kit
  • $45
  • 1
  • iPad chart subscription Foreflight or Garmin Pilot
  • $90
  • 1
  • View limiting device
  • $30
  • $897

*Total course cost is estimated and reflects FAA minimum requirements and block rate discount.

**Need time building? Part 61 requires 50 hours of cross country PIC – split costs with a partner and build 50 hours for as little as $2,575!

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