Instrument

Instrument training teaches you how to fly using only your cockpit instruments- an essential skill for flying in poor weather, low visibility, or emergency situations.  For career pilots, it’s more than just a smart investment- it’s becoming the standard. Many employers now require some level of instrument certification due to advanced helicopter tech and tighter insurance requirements. This rating sharpens your precision, boosts your confidence, and makes you a more capable, competitive pilot.

Instrument Rating

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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

*Estimated total cost of both flight and ground training (minimum 34 hrs): $40,000

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**While some of the initial instrument flight training may be done in the R22, the majority (or all of it) will be done in the R44.