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Pilot Training · Intermediate

Instrument Rating - Advanced Theory

Flying solely by reference to instruments: procedures, navigation systems and IFR decision making for the modern cockpit.

140 hStudy time5Modules15Lessons120Exam questions

Tuition

$3,800

One-time fee · lifetime access · certificate of completion

Syllabus

  1. M01

    Instrument Flying Fundamentals

    • 1.1Scan technique and attitude instrument flying
    • 1.2Spatial disorientation and illusions
    • 1.3Partial-panel flying
  2. M02

    Radio & Satellite Navigation

    • 2.1VOR, NDB and DME in depth
    • 2.2GNSS, RNAV and RNP
    • 2.3Flight management system logic
  3. M03

    IFR Procedures

    • 3.1Departures, holds and arrivals
    • 3.2Precision and non-precision approaches
    • 3.3Missed approaches and alternates
  4. M04

    IFR Meteorology & Planning

    • 4.1Icing, turbulence and thunderstorm avoidance
    • 4.2IFR fuel policy and alternate minima
    • 4.3Filing and managing an IFR flight plan
  5. M05

    Abnormal & Emergency Operations

    • 5.1Lost communications procedures
    • 5.2Diversions and decision making under pressure
    • 5.3Threat and error management in IMC