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INSTRUMENT Helicopter Training Prerequisites 1. Pilot Certificate Requirements
Hold at least a current private pilot certificate with an aircraft category and class rating that applies to the instrument rating sought.
2. Language Proficiency
Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
Steps to Obtain an Instrument Rating (IR(H)) 1. Written Test
Pass a written test given by the FAA.
2. Flight Time and Training
Fulfill the minimum requirements of flight time and training specified by the FAA.
3. Oral and Flight Test
Pass an oral and flight test given by the FAA or an approved Designated Pilot Examiner.
Minimum Requirements for an IR(H) - Part 611. Cross-Country Flight Time
Have logged at least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command, of which at least 10 hours must be in helicopters for an instrument-helicopter rating.
2. Instrument Time Requirements
Have a total of 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, including: a. At least 15 hours of instrument flight training from an authorized instructor in the aircraft category for which the instrument rating is sought. b. At least 3 hours of instrument training that is appropriate to the instrument rating sought from an authorized instructor in preparation for the practical test (check ride) within the 2 months prior to the month of the test. c. Instrument training specific to helicopters on cross-country flight procedures that includes at least one cross-country flight in a helicopter that is performed under IFR and consists of:
A distance of at least 100 nautical miles along airways or ATC-directed routing.
An instrument approach at each airport.
Three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems.
Instrument Rating Cost Breakdown - Part 61 Per Hour Total 40 Hrs. Flight Instruction$800/Hr$32,000.00 15 Hrs Ground Instruction$150/Hr$2,250.00 Books & Materials $500 Private Written Exam$150 FAA Examiner's Fee $1000 Medical Exam $150 TOTAL$36,050.00
ADD-ON HELICOPTER INSTRUMENT TRAINING
1. Eligibility Requirements
Pilot Certificate: The applicant must hold at least a valid Private Pilot certificate with a Rotorcraft category and Helicopter class rating.
Language Proficiency: The applicant must be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
Applicant must also hold an instrument rating in another category and class to classify this as an "Add-ON" Rating
2. Flight Experience Requirements
Instrument Flight Time: The applicant must have at least 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument flight time, which should include:
At least 3 hours of instrument training from an authorized instructor within the last 60 days before the practical test.
At least 15 hours of instrument flight training from an authorized instructor in helicopters.
3. Cross-Country Flight Requirements
Cross-Country Flight: The training must include at least one cross-country flight under instrument flight rules (IFR) that meets the following criteria:
A distance of at least 100 nautical miles.
An instrument approach at each airport.
A minimum of three different types of instrument approaches using navigation systems.
ADD-ON Instrument Rating Cost Breakdown - Part 61 Per Hour Total 15 Hrs. Flight Instruction$800/Hr$12,000.00 7 Hrs Ground Instruction$150/Hr$1,050.00 Books & Materials $150 Private Written Exam$150 FAA Examiner's Fee $1000 TOTAL$14,350.00
