Instrument Ratings Certification

By learning how to fly relying solely on helicopter instruments, you’ll be prepared for challenging weather conditions and flight emergencies while you’re in the sky. This type of knowledge and ability is an excellent investment for any pilot and is almost a must for a career pilot. In just the last decade, the standard ratings required by many employers have been adjusted to include various levels of instument certification due to the sophistication of new helicopters and stiffer insurance requirements. We offer three levels of instument training—the Instrument Certificate, the Add-On Instrument Certificate and the Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument (CFII) Certificate.

The basic FAA requirements that need to be met to qualify for an Instrument Certificate are:

  • Have at least a Private Pilot Certificate
  • Have completed a minimum of 40 hours of simulated IFR training
  • Have completed a minimum of 50 hours of pilot-in-command (PIC) cross-country flight hours
  • Pass an FAA written exam
  • Pass an oral test and check ride with an FAA examiner

Utah Helicopter Flight Academy instument training includes: • 30 hours dual flight instruction in Robinson R44 • 30 hours of ground school • Your check ride Estimated total cost: $17,300.*

Utah Helicopter Flight Academy instument training includes:

  • 30 hours dual flight instruction in Robinson R44
  • 30 hours of ground school
  • Your check ride

Estimated total cost: $17,300*

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The basic FAA requirements that need to be met to qualify for an Add-On Instrument Certificate are:

  • Have at least a Private Pilot Certificate
  • Have your Instrument Certification
  • Have at least 15 hours of simulated IFR training in a Robinson R44
  • Pass an FAA written exam
  • Pass an oral test and check ride with an FAA examiner

Utah Helicopter Flight Academy add-on instument training includes:

  • 15 hours dual flight instruction in Robinson R44
  • 10 hours of ground school
  • Your check ride

Estimated total cost: $7,700*

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The basic FAA requirements that need to be met to qualify for a Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument (CFII) Certificate are:

  • Have a Certified Flight Instructor Certificate
  • Have an Instrument Certificate
  • Have completed a minimum of 40 hours of simulated IFR training
  • Have completed a minimum of 50 hours of pilot-in-command (PIC) cross-country flight hours
  • Meet required standards to qualify for CFII certification
  • Pass an FAA written exam
  • Pass an oral test and check ride with an FAA examiner

Utah Helicopter Flight Academy certified flight instructor/instrument training includes:

  • 6 hours dual flight instruction in Robinson IFR R44
  • 25 hours of ground school
  • Your check ride

Estimated total cost: $4,450*

* This pricing is effective as of 8/30/2006. The costs for your books and written tests are not included in these numbers. Our pricing is based on minimum times necessary to complete your training and may be higher depending on the number of instruction hours you actually need and the cost of fuel. Any additional hours that you may log in to acquire any instrument ratings will count towards the total hours you will need to finish your other certifications.