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Instrument Rating

With an Instrument Rating (IR) added to your license, you can fly the aircraft using onboard flight instruments, even in low-visibility conditions.

Objective

The goal of the IR program is to prepare you to safely operate an aircraft in conditions of limited visibility, using only your flight instruments.

This rating is a valuable addition to your Private Pilot License, providing an extra margin of safety and greater flying flexibility.

If your goal is to fly commercially, then adding this rating to your license is essential.

Training System

Our training program is conducted under CCAR 2.3.9.2 of the Curaçao Civil Aviation Regulations and includes 40 hours of instrument flight training in your selected aircraft.

Cost of training

Economy

Cessna 152

USD 12700

Comfort

Cessna 172

USD 13880

This training is typically conducted on the Cessna 152, a reliable and cost-effective trainer aircraft.

  • The Cessna 152 has the following physical limitations:
    - Maximum student weight: 85 kg
    - Maximum student height: 180 cm

    If you exceed these limits, you can upgrade to a Cessna 172, which offers more cabin space and greater payload capacity.

  • Included are:
    20 pre-flight briefings
    40 hours Flight Instruction
    40 hours Aircraft Rental
    20 post-flight briefings

  • The following items are not included in the base training package:
    - Pilot supplies
    - Practical exam fees
    - Landing & navigation fees
    - Fuel and oil surcharges

    We’re happy to provide a full cost breakdown upon request.

  • Some trainees may require additional training hours to obtain the necessary skills required for the practical exam.

Requirements

Prerequisites

To begin your IR upgrade flight training, you must:

Have successfully completed the PPL program, have 50 hours of Cross-Country Experience as pilot-in-command, and hold a valid Class 2 Medical Certificate issued by an authorized aviation medical examiner.

These requirements ensure you are medically fit to fly and have the necessary theoretical & practical foundation to complete this program.

During instrument flight training you will fly to various islands throughout the Caribbean.

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