Helicopter Instrument Rating

This helicopter training package is for the student who has a helicopter rating but is not instrument rated. This course will teach the student to fly the helicopter solely by the reference to the instruments. In today’s helicopter industry, an increasing number of employers are requiring a helicopter instrument rating and it has become the norm among professional helicopter pilots.

Our instrument ground school provides you with the knowledge to operate aircraft in restricted visibility, and our instrument flight instruction will give you the skills your future employer will be looking for.

Eligibility requirements

The follow is the FAA minimum required to obtain an Instrument Rotorcraft Certificate:

• be at least 17 years (although you can start training earlier).
• have a current FAA third-class medical certificate
• log at least 40 hours of instrument flight
• pass the FAA Instrument Pilot Airmen Knowledge written test
• pass an FAA Instrument Pilot flight exam
• English skills (read, write and speak)

Length of Program:
From start to finish you should allow approximately 5 weeks.

Program Costs:

Hours shown reflect FAA flight minimums