Instrument Rating

One step further than the private pilot license is the Instrument rating. During the Private Pilot Course you learned about using the gauges and even had a little practice flying by instruments, but this rating takes you much deeper into that ability. By achieving your instrument rating with Fly By Knight, you will be able to fly during inclement weather and cloud cover, all without needing to see outside of the aircraft.

FAR Part 61 requirements:

Hold a valid private pilot certificate
Be able to read, speak and understand the English language.
Hold a third class airman’s medical certificate
A minimum of 30 hours of ground training
Pass a written examination on aeronautical knowledge
Pass a practical test on maneuvers and procedures
Accumulate a minimum of 40 hours of instrument training from an instrument flight instructor.
One cross country flight in simulated or actual instrument conditions, of 250 NM, with one segment being at least 100 NM; involving an instrument approach at each airport; and involving three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigational systems.

Cost Estimate Part 61*

	Piper Warrior
40 Hours of Aircraft Rental	$6,440
40 Hours of Flight Instruction	$2,200
30 hours Ground Instruction	$1,650
45 Hours Time Building to meet Cross Country Requirement	$7,245
Books (approx.)	$250
FAA Written Test	$165
Practical Test Examiner Fee	$800
Practical Test Aircraft Rental	$300
TOTAL:	$19,050

*All numbers quoted meet the FAA minimum requirements. Students vary in their abilities and outside factors such as weather sometimes impact performance, thus the required standard of proficient may require more then minimum FAA requirements.

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FLY BY KNIGHT

Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (KHDC) 
800 Judge Leon Ford Drive,
Hammond, Louisiana 70401 
(985) 340-8800 