Greenwood Flight Centre


Instrument Rating (IFR) Single Engine

The holder of a licence endorsed with an instrument rating may exercise the privilege to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).

  • Prerequisites: Valid Private Pilots Licence.
  • Knowledge: A stundent must achieve a 70% on an Instrument Rating (INRAT) multiple-choice written examination which shall include the following:
    1. Canadian Aviation Regulation
    2. Instrument Flight Rules and Procedures
    3. Meteorology
    4. Instruments
    5. Radio and Radar Systems
    6. Navigation
  • Experience: An applicant shall have completed a minimum of:
    • 50 hours of cross country flight as pilot-in-command (10 hours must be in the appropriate category).
    • 40 hours of instrument time of which a maximum of 20 hours may be instrument ground time. The 40 hours instrument time shall include a minimum of:
      • 5 hours dual from the holder of a flight instructor rating
      • 5 hours in aeroplane where the applicant is applying for a group 1, 2 or 3 instrument rating
      • 15 hours dual from a qualified person
      • 1 dual cross country flight under simulated or actual instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) of a minimum of 100 nautical miles and include at 2 different loactions an instrument approach to minima.

Ground School is not required, but is recommended to obtain a better understanding of instrument procedures.

Estimated Cost:

20 hours Dual Flight Instruction $3,740.00
10 hours Flight Briefings $500.00
15 hours Dual Simulator $1,125.00
TC Flight Test Fee $300.00
TC Written Exam Fee $155.00
TC Rating Fee $35.00
      Subtotal $5,855.00
      HST $761.15
      TOTAL (CDN) (without Ground School) $6,616.15
Ground School Course $450.00
Ground School Course Kit $150.00
      Subtotal $600.00
      HST $78.00
      TOTAL (CDN) (with Ground School) $7,294.15

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