INSTR
Instrument Rating Course
Instrument Panel
With an Instrument Rating, a pilot may fly in adverse weather conditions of certain types. Limitations still apply, often but not always dependant on the limitations of the aircraft. An instrument rating is a good idea not only from the point of view of continuing one's aviation education, but from the very sound reasoning that the unexpected does happen, and preparedness is the best defense. Even if a pilot has no intention of flying long distances or desire to fly in overcast conditions, an Instrument Rating will improve his flying accuracy and open up a wider range of navigation options.

NAIA's program, conducted under FAR Part 141 Appendix C, and running concurrently with the Commercial Pilot Certification Course, is approximately six weeks in duration with a minimum of 37.0 hours of flight training which includes a minimum of 35 hours of dual instruction and two hours for the FAA Practical Examination. Also included is a minimum of 74 hours ground school and 15 hours of one-on-one ground instruction. Completion of the instrument rating (including the Practical Examination) is a giant and gratifying step in aviation allowing a pilot to safely fly by sole reference to instruments, reference to FAR Parts 61 and 91, in weather conditions that would keep non-certified pilots on the ground.

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