IFR Rating
(Instrument Flight Rules)
The IFR Rating (Instrument Flight Rules) is a fundamental pillar in the training of a professional pilot. With this rating, you’ll be able to operate aircraft in adverse weather conditions without relying on visual references—greatly enhancing your competitiveness and access to job opportunities in both airlines and executive aviation worldwide.
Why Get Your IFR Rating?
Greater Safety and Professionalism: Learn to fly in low-visibility conditions using standardized procedures.
Key Requirement for Airlines: An essential step to advance in a professional career in commercial aviation.
Experience in High-Complexity Airspace: Train in demanding environments that simulate real-world operations.
Expanded Job Opportunities: Facilitates license validation in multiple countries and access to higher-paying positions.
A practical course:
Obtaining the certificate of approval of the theoretical course by the DGAC, the flight stage begins. Which contemplates:
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20 hours of flight training in a flight simulator, with an instructor certified by the DGAC. Where the required maneuvers will be practiced.
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20 hours of flight by plane, with an instructor certified by the DGAC.
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After the flight stage, the student will be introduced by his instructor
before the DGAC; for oral operational examination, in front of an inspector.
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02 hours of flight for practical flight test, before DGAC inspector.
Once the final check is approved, you will receive your private pilot flight license, with INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RATING issued by the DGAC.
Accumulation of hours:
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The student pilot, already with his private pilot license with instrument flight rating, must fly 36 hours of flight.