The IFR Flight Training School INSTRUMENT RATING-LONG COURSE is intended for pilots
seeking a level of aeronautical knowledge and flight proficiency that corresponds
with the highest obtainable standards. The LONG COURSE is designed to meet or exceed
the standards typically used in military and commercial airline training programs.
All seventy lessons of the IFR Flight Training School instrument syllabus are used
to develop a mastery level of instrument flying capability through the use of carefully
structured building blocks and stage exams.
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Course Estimate of Hours and Cost
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Description
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Hours
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Rate
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Total
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Instructor (ELITE™ PCATD)
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80 |
$30.00 |
$2,400.00 |
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Instructor (ATC-610 Ground Trainer)
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40 |
$30.00 |
$1,200.00 |
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Instructor (Ground School)
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40 |
$30.00 |
$1,200.00 |
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Instructor (Aircraft)
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70 |
$30.00 |
$2,100.00 |
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ELITE™ PCATD (Dual)††
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40 |
$20.00 |
$800.00 |
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ATC-610 Ground Trainer (Dual)
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20 |
$22.50 |
$450.00 |
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Aircraft (Dual)
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30 |
* |
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Total Estimate |
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$8,150.00** |
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* Training aircraft will be provided by student or can be rented through an IFR
Flight Training School aircraft leasing associate.
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** Additional fees that may be required which are not shown in the above course
estimate: pilot supplies, IFR ground trainer and †† PCATD rental for solo exercise
practice, IFR aviation video rental or purchase, sales tax.
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** Stage exam fees are extra.
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†† PCATD - Personal Computer Aviation Training Device
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The number of hours and estimate of cost shown above may vary based on the following
considerations: previous aviation experience and training - aviation aptitude -
frequency of lessons - instructor level (levels 1,2,3,4 - see General Fee Structure) - application
to study and practice.
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Solo practice in the ELITE™ flight simulator (PCATD) between regularly scheduled
dual lessons will contribute significantly to the expeditious development of an
aviator's IFR flying skills. ELITE™ flight simulator (PCATD) sales and product support
are provided by IFR Flight Training School and Aviation Teachware Technologies.
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Successful instrument flying requires mastery. The IFR Flight Training School INSTRUMENT
RATING - LONG COURSE is intended to meet this expectation.
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Students are requested to outline the Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards
to help ensure successful completion.
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