| Why Get This Rating... |
The instrument rating is a priceless part of
your training. It is a requirement for becoming a commercial pilot
without restrictions. But even as a lifelong private pilot; the
instrument rating will allow you to complete flights in weather
that is less than perfect. It will lower your insurance rates and
will give you the skills needed to avoid, and safely exit, a potentially
hazardous zero visibility situation.
We live in a world where the weather is always changing, sometimes
so rapidly as to trap inexperienced and non-rated pilots in its
unforgiving grasp. So don't take any chances or join any statistics;
train at ADF airways and recive top notch training that will allow
you to master flying by reference to flight instruments only. |
| Requirements for an Instrument Rating |
This FAA training allows you to fly aircraft
under instrument flight rules (IFR) into weather such as rain showers,
fog, areas of low visibility and inside of the clouds. The requirements
are:
- You must be a Private Pilot.
- Meet flight experience required.
- Pass a knowledge exam.
- Pass a Practical (flight and oral) exam.
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| The Training Program |
Ground school and flight school are interwoven
with simulators, books, and videos into a seamless training program
the maximizes understanding. A time tested Curriculum-based program
will allow you to learn quickly and effectively.Flight simulators
will be used extensively to minimize costs and your ADF Flight Intructor
will guide your training with experience, patience, and a smile.
The Instrument Rating program is composed
of 3 stages:
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| Stage 1- Basic IFR Flight |
| Using an approved hood will restrict your outside
vision, you will learn to fly the airplane blind while your instructor
looks outside. Learn how the instruments work and use them to your
advantage. Stage completion will indicate that you have what it takes
to fly inside the clouds. |
| Stage 2- IFR Approaches |
| Learn how to fly within the complex ATC system and
perform holding patterns. Learn how to fly instrument approaches such
as the ILS, VOR, GPS, and NDB approaches. The instrument approach
systems and our training will enable you to land at airports where
the clouds are as low as 200 feet and the visibility less than half
a mile. |
| Stage 3- IFR Cross-Country |
| Learn IFR cross-country planning, weather and meteorology,
and how they all inetract. Fly cross-counttry flights to distant airports
without ever looking outside. Use radio aids such as VORs, NDBs, or
GPS. Upon completion you will be prepared to take the practical exam.
You will study the procedures set by the FAA and ready yourself both
in ground and in flight. Upon completion you will receive your FAA
Instrument rating. |
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A Private License with an Instrument Rating is ideal for those
who want to fly in wide range of conditions for personal reasons. However,
if you are looking to fly for hire in corporate aviation, emergency services,
travel and tourism, flight instruction, agriculture, banner towing, or
any other aviation fields, the next logical step in your aviation training
will be a Commercial Pilot license.
Step 3: Commercial
Pilot License >>
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