Instrument-Rating (IFR) - Accelerate Flight, LLC

Instrument Rating

Instrument Rating (IR) allows a pilot to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), giving the skills to navigate and operate safely in low visibility and challenging weather conditions using only cockpit instruments

Financing & Scholarship Options

Pursuing your Instrument Rating is a valuable investment in your aviation career, and we understand the cost can be a concern. Many schools and aviation organizations offer flexible financing plans and scholarships to help cover training expenses.

Gift Certificates Available

Give the gift of advanced training! Our gift certificates can be applied toward an Instrument Rating, helping pilots enhance their skills, fly safely in all weather conditions, and take the next big step in their aviation journey.

Why Flight Instruments Matter for an Instrument Rating

Earning your Instrument Rating is a crucial step in advancing your aviation journey—it opens the door to flying safely and confidently in diverse weather conditions

✈️ Master the use of flight instruments for navigation and control
✈️ Gain the ability to fly in low visibility and Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC)
✈️ Build precision, accuracy, and confidence as a professional pilot
✈️ Expand your career opportunities with this advanced certification

With Instrument Rating training, you’ll go beyond visual flying—developing the skills to rely on your instruments and elevate your capabilities as a pilot.

Course Highlights

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Why Choose Instrument Rating?

An Instrument Rating (IR) is one of the most valuable upgrades a pilot can pursue. It not only enhances your flying skills but also expands your opportunities in aviation. With an Instrument Rating, you gain the ability to fly safely and confidently in low visibility and adverse weather, relying on instruments rather than visual cues.

Eligibility Requirements

Must hold at least a Private Pilot License (PPL)

100%

Minimum 50 hours of cross-country flight time as Pilot in Command (PIC)

100%

Must have a valid FAA Medical Certificate (at least Third Class)

100%

Must be proficient in English

100%

Course Structure

Ground Training

Master instrument procedures, regulations, and navigation through in-depth classroom and simulator sessions.

Instrument Flight Procedures

Learn precision and non-precision approaches, holding patterns, and enroute navigation under simulated or actual instrument conditions.

Simulator & Flight Training

Build confidence flying solely by reference to instruments with a mix of simulator practice and real-world flights.

Checkride Preparation

Refine your skills with mock checkrides, oral exam prep, and instructor feedback to ensure you’re fully ready for the FAA Instrument Rating test.

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