Instrument Rating (Restricted)
Pre-Course Requirements
Flying Experience
You must have achieved 25 hours total experience following PPL issue and 10 hours as Pilot in Command before commencing the IMC Rating.
Flight Radiotelephony Operators Licence
You must hold a UK-issued Flight Radiotelephony Operator’s Licence in order to be eligible for the issue of a UK IR(R) Rating.
Flying
Syllubus
The syllabus consists of a minimum of 15 hours flying. The exercises will include basic and applied instrument flying techniques.
Training
Each lesson will start with a brief and an aircraft inspection before flying. Every maneuvere will be demonstrated by an instructor before allowing yourself to take the controls!
What the course also involves
Theory Exams
There is a single written exam to pass before completion of the course covering:
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Physiological factors
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Flight instruments
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The Aeronautical Information Service
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Flight Planning
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Privileges of the IMC Rating
What can you do with your licence
Endless Possibilities
The Instrument Rating (Restricted) is a national rating that can be added to a UK issued pilot licence. It is designed to enhance the privileges and instrument flying skills of a PPL holder that will enable a pilot to fly in weather conditions below the minimum requirements for a basic PPL holder. However, it is not a substitute for a full Instrument Rating, which is required for flight into controlled airspace.