(479) 521-9400 (Fayetteville, AR)
Instrument Rating
This course is VA approved
FAR Part 141 requirements:
- Hold a valid Private Pilot Certificate
- Be able to read, speak and understand the English language
- Hold a third-class airman's medical certificate
- A minimum of 30 hours of ground training (may include computer based self-study)
- Pass a written examination on aeronautical knowledge
- Pass a practical examination on maneuvers and procedures
- Accumulate a minimum of 35 hours of instrument training time from a properly certificated flight instructor to include a maximum of 14 hours of instrument training and a flight training device.
- 1 cross country flight in simulated or actual instrument conditions, on Federal Airways or as routed by ATC, involving a distance 250 NM; including one segment of the flight consisting of at least 100 nautical miles between airports; involving an instrument approach at each airport; and involving three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigational systems.
Cost Estimate*
| Instrument Rating, Part 141* | CE 172SP SkyHawk |
|---|---|
| 41 Hours Aircraft Rental with Flight Instruction | $8,077.00 |
| 12 Hours Ground Instruction | $480.00 |
| Cessna Instrument Pilot Kit | $329.00 |
| FAA Written Exam | $150.00 |
| Practical Test Examiners Fee | $350.00 |
| Check-Ride Aircraft Rental 1.5 Hours | $235.50 |
| TOTAL | $9,621.50 |
| Instrument Rating, Part 141, with Simulator* | CE 172SP SkyHawk |
|---|---|
| 27 Hours Aircraft Rental with Flight Instruction | $5,319.00 |
| 14 Hours Flight Simulator (Frasca Mentor) | $1,330.00 |
| 12 Hours Ground Instruction | $480.00 |
| Cessna Instrument Pilot Kit | $329.00 |
| FAA Written Exam | $150.00 |
| Practical Test Examiners Fee | $350.00 |
| Check-Ride Aircraft Rental 1.5 Hours | $235.50 |
| TOTAL | $8,193.50 |
*Part 141 course. Must hold valid Private Pilot Certificate. 50 hours (PIC) cross-country requirement of Part 61 is not required for Part 141 Instrument Course.
This estimate is based on the following assumptions:
- No breaks in training.
- Course curriculum will be closely followed.
- Student is of average ability.
- It is very possible to complete the flight portion of the Part 141 Instrument course in less time than stated in this estimate. However, experience has shown these estimates to be typical and realistic. figures. In any case, you will only be charged for the actual hours flown, and actual ground instruction time spent with the instructor.
