Instrument Rating (also available as Part 141)

As you move along in your helicopter pilot training, the INSTRUMENT RATING is usually the next logical step. Whether you are planning a career as a pilot, or are seeking to improve your skills, the instrument rating is a good addition to your flight experience.

Phase I (Attitude Instrument Flying)

This part of your training consists of learning to fly the helicopter without any outside reference. With sole reference to the instruments, you will learn to ignore your instinctual sense of balance, and rely on what you see in front of you. This is a great learning experience, and an unbelieveable challenge for most. You will be amazed at how quickly you can pick up the basics and move on to the more challenging Phase II

Phase II (Navigation)

Once you master the basics, we now combine intense ground school with the understanding of how you will get around without outside reference. You will learn departure, en route, and initial approach procedures. This will lead up to the most challenging portion of the rating....

Phase III (Approaches)

Quickly following Phase II, you now learn how to transition from the en route and initial approach, onto the final approach and landing sequence. This is usually where a good portion of your training is concentrated. It is fun, and will wrap up your training into a complete understanding of the instrument rating.

Ground School

We also offer a full instrument ground school, taught by expereienced commercial pilots who have been flying in the IFR system for many years.