The Instrument Rating allows you to fly in clouds, navigating solely by reference to the flight and navigation instruments. Building on the skills from your previous training, you will learn to control the aircraft precisely "on the instruments" to fit in the air traffic system. As a result you will be able to fly safely when visual navigation is marginal or not possible.
Considered mandatory by most commercial operations, the Instrument Rating will benefit even the Private Pilot by allowing more flexibility as to when to fly. The rating also ensures that pilots acquire the full range of skills to operate and fly the aircraft safely under a wide variety of flying conditions - even in poor visibility with no reference to the ground. Regardless of your visual flight experience, the Instrument Rating will take your flying to the next level.
Transport Canada Required Minimums for Instrument Rating
Prerequisite: Private Pilot Licence Flight Training Requirement
Single Engine Instrument Rating Package
DA40
@ $195/hr solo
$245/hr dual
20 hours Dual Training in the D-Sim-42 (G1000)
Flight Training Device @ $150/hr
$3,000.00
20 hours Dual Instrument Flight Time*
$4,900.00
IFR Ground School Course
$700.00
Ground School Kit
$150.00
Flight Test
$300.00
Total Estimated Cost:
$9,050.00
Note: Prices are based on Transport Canada minimum requirements. Most students require more than the minimum number of hours to prepare for their flight test; therefore, estimated cost will vary accordingly. Block time rental is available which will reduce the overall cost. Please check our website for details. All prices are in CAD and are subject to change without prior notice.
