Ratings and Endorsements
Multi-Engine Aeroplane Instrument Rating (MEAIR)
The Instrument Rating (single or multi) is a professional qualification. You must obtain this rating if you wish to fly in Instrument Meteorological Conditions IMC for a living.
Part of the training for a Instrument Rating is conducted in the simulator but most if it is in the aircraft.
You will need to hold at least a Private Pilot Licence or greater to undertake a IR course and by the time you are ready for the flight test you will have at least:
50 hours cross-country flight time as pilot in command, 40 hours instrument time, not less than 20 of which are cross country 10 hours dual instrument flight time 10
hours night flight time of which at least 5 are as pilot in command.
In addition to the above flying hours, you must also pass the Instrument Rating theory Exam (IREX).
Training can be conducted in either our Piper Archer (single engine CIR) or Beechcraft Duchess BE76 (multi-engine CIR)
Approximate Training for the ME Instrument Rating is as follows:
CASA minimum requirements i.e. 40 hrs Instrument Time:
24 hrs on BE76 Duchess
20 hrs on PFC CAT III Synthetic Trainer
1hour solo night BE 76
Flight Test 2.5 hrs
PLUS Flight Test Fee = Price on application
*Prices are subject to change. This is estimate on the minimum hours as per CASA licence requirements. Prices can vary depending on each student’s individual needs.
*Casa requirement is 40 hours Total Instrument Rules
*Actual hours on aircraft will be more as Taxing and Landings do not account for Instrument Time.
Instrument Rating at Shellharbour
Shellharbour Airport is within 30 miles of an ILS (NOWRA) which is a great location as it gives Student exposure to Class C airspace and operations within a Military Control Zone.
Very rarely do you experience delays or unnecessary holding whilst operating into Nowra. Remember delays = fuel = added expense. Shellharbour has its own NDB (Non Directional Beacon) approach, DGA (DME GPS Arrivals) and two GNSS (RNAV) approaches. As the airport is a Non Controlled aerodrome, this gives students plenty of exposure to CTAF procedures in IMC and the majority of airports in Australia served by instrument approaches are Non Controlled.
Night VFR Rating (NVFR)
Night VFR Rating
This rating allows you to extend your flight into the night if you are running late or have unplanned diversions etc. Although this rating allows for flights wholly at night, this is not recommended and allows for late arrivals from a cross-country trip.
The training consists of Navaid tracking and intercepts and night circuits. You will also conduct several Night cross country navigational exercises prior to attempting the Night VFR Rating test.
Approximate training of Night VFR
Flight Training – Piper Archer 12 hours dual
4 hours simulator
Plus 2 hrs Flight Test Aircraft Hire
PLUS – Flight Test Fee = Price on Application
