Instrument Rating (Aeroplanes)
What does IR(A) training entail?
An instrument rating allows a pilot to fly under Instrument flight rules (IFR), this means the pilot can fly inside clouds and in low visibility conditions without having to look outside, relying only on instrument readings to fly the aircraft. Most commercial flights are operated under IFR, as such this rating is a must for any commercial pilot.
Ground School
Formally the ATPL(A) ground course satisfies the requirements for IR (A) theoretical training. However, this training – dictated by the regulations and scope of the exams organized by EASA member states – does not have enough focus on the practical aspects of instrument flying and it may not be enough for you to be successful during job assessments organized by the most reputable airlines.
That is why Bartolini Air training standards require CPL and IR students to complete an additional, tailor-made ground course called IR/CPL PREP COURSE.
The training is based on our instructor team’s many years of experience in air transport operations. This four-day course demonstrates how to apply aviation regulations and operating procedures in practice, and how to appropriately prepare and carry out a typical commercial flight, including to some of the world’s largest and most demanding airports. The course also fulfills the ground training requirements for the IR PBN (Performance Based Navigation) endorsement. This short training will prepare you for an airline job like no other by equipping you with all the necessary knowledge that today’s aviation industry is actually looking for.
Flight Training
Bartolini Air uses only twin engine planes for the IR(A) flight training in order to give you maximum experience in multi-engine aircraft handling. All our twins are state of the art, Tecnam P2006T planes equipped with the legendary Garmin G1000 NXi avionic suite – fully approved for Performance Based Navigation (including SBAS-supported LPV approaches). The simulator training is completed on FNPTII devices perfectly reflecting the Tecnam cockpit environment and flight characteristics.
The practical training consists of two parts:
- 30 hours of flight time in an FNPT II simulator
- 15 flight hours of dual, instructed flight in a Tecnam P2006T
Prerequisites
A person applying for an Instrument Rating must meet the following conditions:
- A PPL(A) or CPL(A) Licence
- EASA Medical Certificate Class 1 with no restrictions for IFR
- Night VFR rating
- Certificate of ATPL(A) ground school not older than 36 months
- Over 50 hours of cross-country flights as Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
- English proficiency with a minimum ICAO level 4
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