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A Private Instrument rating (PIFR) provides a pilot with flexibility to fly in weather conditions below visual meteorologic conditions. This course provides you with the skills to operate an aircraft under the Instrument Flight Rules and manage all systems aboard the aircraft.
A private instrument rating can be done in a single or multi engine aircraft.
For a private pilot this allows you to conduct your planned flights more often and offer more flexibility, reducing time spent on the ground waiting for the weather to clear.
A Private Instrument rating allows you to add-on endorsements for IFR procedures. A base PIFR allows you to fly in below VMC conditions at a height above the Lowest Safe Altitude (LSALT). For Warnervale, this is a height of 3,400’.
The aero club recommends as a minimum a PIFR with the following endorsements:
You can choose to do less or more endorsements as desired. Additional endorsements can include SID’s, STAR’s, ILS, VOR, NDB, PIFR Night and many more.
If you are looking at doing numerous endorsements it may be beneficial to obtain a Command Instrument Rating instead.
To commence training for a PIFR you must hold at least a Private Pilot Licence (PPL). The aero club also recommends that you have built some experience with command cross-country/navigation before starting the training.
The course structure for a PIFR varies depending on which endorsements you wish to obtain. Our simulator can be used as part of the training.
To be issued a PIFR you will need 20 hours of instrument time as well as a pass in either the PIFR or IREX theory exam.
The cost for for a PIFR varies depending on the endorsements sought. Please enquire with us for a detailed quote.