It is said that the average life expectancy of a VFR-only pilot who flies into clouds is thirty seconds! Think about that for too long and you'll quickly see the need for your instrument rating to be added onto your current private pilot certificate, especially if you plan on flying in the northeast.
An instrument rating allows you to fly when visibility is poor and clouds are
low in the sky. To obtain this rating, you must have 40 hours of instrument
instruction, at least 15 of which must be with an Instrument Flight Instructor.
Ten hours of instrument instruction may be accomplished in our PC-Based Aviation
Training Device (simulator). To complete your instrument training you will have
to pass an Airman Knowledge Test and a Practical Test.
An instrument rating improves your flying skills and allows you greater flexibility
as a pilot. A pilot who is "instrument qualified" is more prepared
when weather conditions deteriorate. The instrument pilot will be able to safely
and legally fly through conditions of low cloud cover and low visibility. ExecAir
Flight Training Center takes pride in the fact that we train in "actual"
instrument weather conditions as often as possible.
When you train for your Instrument Rating at ExecAir's Flight Training Center,
you will use a CD-ROM program with the same features as your private pilot kit.
This computer-based learning system ties in nicely with the airplanes and simulator
in use at our school.
A complete estimated cost breakdown is available. Contact the Flight Training
Center for more information.