Aim of The Course
- The aim of the Instrument Rating Modular Course conducted by AAC Flight Academy is to provide candidates seeking their first Instrument Rating, a sound theoretical knowledge of A/C operation under Instrument Flight Rules, equip them with skills necessary for the Safe and competent operation of A/C under Instrument Flight Rules and to train them to the level of proficiency necessary for the issue of first Instrument Rating (IR).
Course Structure
Ground Training Curricula of Instrument Rating Modular Course
- Air Law ATC Procedures
- Flight Performance and Planning
- Meteorology
- Navigation
- Communications
- The Training shall be given in the form of lectures by suitably qualified instrument lecturers
Pre-Entry Requirements
Minimum Age Requirement
- A Candidate registering for the Commercial Pilots License I Instrument Rating Integrated Course shall be at least 17 year of age (An applicant for a CPL¡IR shall be at least 18 years of age).
Minimum Educational Requirements
- A Candidate registering for the Commercial Pilots License I Instrument Rating Integrated Course shall have obtained minimum of six passes including English, Mathematics and Science at the GCE Ordinary Level Examination, with a Credit Pass for English and a Credit Pass for either Mathematics or Science, or an equivalent qualification.
Medical Requirements
- A Candidate registering for the Commercial Pilots License I Instrument Rating Integrated Course shall obtain and hold a valid Class 1 Medical Assessment.
Language Requirements
- A Candidate registering for the Commercial Pilots License I Instrument Rating Integrated Course shall be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of written and spoken English Language.
Duration
- Instrument Rating Modular Course comprises of 200 hours (minimum)of Ground Training comprising of Theory Instructions, Progress Tests and Discussions and minimum of 50hrs (Single Engine NC) or 55hrs(Multi Engine A/C) of Flight Training (which will be reduced by 5 irrespectively if the candidate holds a CPL). The course will be delivered within a period of 4 – 6