top of page

IFR Rating

Learn to fly solely by reference to instruments for when you can't see the ground

Privileges Include:

  • Permits flying by instruments without visual references to the ground, horizon, and other landmarks

​

Prerequisites Include:

  • Must possess a valid Private Pilot License or higher

  • Current Category 1 or 3 medical

​

Course Requirements:

  • INRAT written exam completed prior to flight test.

  • 50 hours PIC Cross-Country

  • 40 hours instrument time, a maximum of 20 hours may be instrument ground time 

​​

Duration:

  • Training is done at the student’s own pace

Instructor teaching student to use aircraft instruments
Training
Cost per Hour
Total Cost
Dual Instruction
10 Hours @ $298.00
$2,980.00
Dual Instruction (Simulator)
10 Hours @ 126.00
$1,260.00
Ground Briefings
5 Hours @ $88.00
$440.00
Ground School (Optional)
$250.00
Flight Test & Written Exam Fees
$580.00
BFC Student & Licensing Fees
$85.00
Total Minimum Cost
$5,595.00 + Tax

*This calculation is an estimate, costs will vary based on students experience and training hours needed.* 

VFR Over the Top

Learn to fly in marginal weather conditions or high density radio communications. Great for aircraft owners looking to upgrade their Private Pilot License skills.

Privileges include:

  • Fly a Canadian registered single engine land aircraft with visual reference to a layer of cloud rather than the earth

​

Prerequisites Include:

  • Must hold a Private Pilot License

  • Category 1 or 3 medical

​

Course Requirements:

  • 15 hours instrument flight time (can include previous instrument flight time)

    • Up to 5 hours can be completed on a certified simulator​

  • No flight test or written test is required

​​

Duration:

  • Training is done at the student’s own pace

Instructor using simulator to teach instrument flying
Training
Cost Per Hour
Cost
Dual Instruction
10 Hours @ $298.00
$2,980.00
Dual Instruction (Simulator)
10 Hours @ $126.00
$1,260.00
Ground Briefings
5 Hours @ $88.00
$440.00
Ground School (Optional)
$250.00
Flight Test & Written Exam Fees
$580.00
BFC Student & Licensing Fees
$85.00
Total Minimum Cost
$5,595.00+Tax

*This calculation is an estimate, costs will vary based on students experience and training hours needed.* 

bottom of page