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— Fly through clouds. Fly the system.

Instrument Rating.
Through clouds. In the system.

The Instrument Rating is the most respected add-on a private pilot can earn. Fly in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). File and execute IFR flight plans.

Instrument Rating training
— Program Overview

What it is. What you get.

An Instrument Rating fundamentally changes what a private pilot can do. Without it, you're a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) pilot — restricted to flight away from clouds. With an Instrument Rating, weather becomes a planning problem instead of a stop sign.

Our Flight Design CTLS is qualified as a Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) and configured for full IFR training. Glass primary flight display, two-axis autopilot, GPS navigation, ADS-B traffic and weather.

Instrument training is also the foundation for everything that comes after. Commercial Pilot. CFII. Anyone serious about a career in aviation will hold an Instrument Rating.

— Curriculum

Six modules.
One certificate.

01

Instrument Fundamentals

Scan, instrument cross-check, partial panel, unusual attitude recovery.

02

Approaches & Procedures

ILS, RNAV (GPS), VOR, LOC, LPV — every approach type.

03

IFR Cross-Country

File, fly, and complete IFR cross-country flights with real ATC interaction.

04

Holds & Intercepts

Holding pattern entries, VOR and GPS course intercepts.

05

FAA Knowledge Test

Instrument Rating written exam.

06

Checkride Preparation

Practical test prep with our most experienced instrument instructors.

— What's Included

One program. Everything in it.

Adventure Air's pricing covers the full training program — flight time, ground instruction, knowledge-test prep, and checkride coordination — without surprise upcharges or hidden membership fees.

  • Instrument training in IFR-qualified Flight Design CTLS
  • Glass cockpit and autopilot instrument procedure training
  • Holding pattern, approach, and IFR cross-country flights
  • FAA Instrument Knowledge Test preparation
  • Actual IMC flight when weather and timing permit
  • Checkride preparation and DPE coordination
— Requirements

What you need to qualify.

i
Hold a current Private Pilot Certificate or higher
ii
Hold a current FAA third-class medical certificate (or higher)
iii
Have logged at least 50 hours of cross-country PIC time
iv
Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English
v
Pass the FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge and Practical Tests

Add the rating that opens weather.

Talk to us about your timeline, your goals, and how an Instrument Rating fits into them.

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