Fly through the clouds with your Instrument Rating.
Learn to fly by instruments alone, in clouds and low visibility, the way professional pilots do every day. A key step toward a commercial and airline career.
and low visibility
Weather stops being your limit.
With your Instrument Rating you can
- Fly in clouds and low visibility under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
- Fly precise approaches using only your instruments
- Plan and fly IFR cross‑country trips with real air traffic control
- Fewer cancelled flights: weather stops being your limit
Where it takes you next
- Commercial Pilot — the license that lets you get paid to fly
- Multi‑Engine rating for airline and charter jobs
- Instrument instructor (CFII) to build hours while you earn
Two paths, one rating.
Both end with the same FAA Instrument Rating.
Part 141Recommended
Structured, FAA‑approved syllabus with stage checks.
- Dual flight with instructor35 h
- Ground school35 h
- FAA written test1
- Checkride2 h
- Total flight time37 h
Part 61Flexible
Flexible schedule — includes the cross‑country time the FAA requires.
- Dual flight with instructor40 h
- Cross‑country as pilot in command50 h
- Ground school35 h
- FAA written test1
- Checkride2 h
- Total flight time92 h
Hours shown are our program hours. Your total may vary with your progress — your instructor will confirm your personal training plan.
What you need to start.
Private Pilot certificate
You need an FAA Private Pilot certificate (or be earning it at the same time).
English
The FAA requires you to read, speak, write and understand English.
FAA medical
A current FAA medical certificate.
From the classroom to your IFR checkride.
Instrument ground school
IFR charts, procedures, weather and regulations — then your FAA written test.
Basic attitude flying
Control the airplane by instruments alone, with a view‑limiting device.
Approaches & holds
Precision and non‑precision approaches, holding patterns and missed approaches.
IFR cross‑country & checkride
Full IFR flights with ATC, then your practical test with an FAA examiner.
Train in the U.S. with your M‑1 visa.
- We issue your Form I‑20 as an SEVP‑certified school
- Step‑by‑step guidance for your visa interview and TSA approval
- Housing, bank, phone and FAA medical when you arrive in Miami
Instrument Rating questions
How many hours is the Instrument Rating?
Our Part 141 program includes 37 flight hours (35 with an instructor plus a 2‑hour checkride). The Part 61 option totals 92, because it includes the 50 hours of cross‑country time as pilot in command that the FAA requires.
Do I need my Private Pilot license first?
Yes. The Instrument Rating is added to a Private or Commercial Pilot certificate.
Why is the Instrument Rating important for a career?
Airlines and most professional flying jobs require it. It also makes you a safer pilot in real weather.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. As an SEVP‑certified school we issue Form I‑20 for the M‑1 visa and guide you through TSA approval.
