CPL Instrument Rating (IR)
The instrument rating allows you to pilot your aircraft in some of the worst weather and some of the busiest airspace in the world; therefore as you would expect this is one of the most demanding ratings. Your training will encompass flight purely on instruments including simulated emergencies, departures, approaches and flights within the airways.
What are the experience and training requirements?
In order to gain your CPL IR you will undergo either 50 hours training (if you already have a CPL issued) or 55 hours training (If your CPL is not issued yet). You will also need to hold a Class 1 Medical. If you have already undertaken your ATPL examinations but are not yet the holder of a commercial licence you do not need to retake the theoretical examinations.
Please note that these written examinations cannot be conducted at Flight Academy Blackpool. They can be taken at such places as Bristol Groundschool or Oxford Aviation Training either on a full-time basis or via distance learning.
The CPL IR flight training consists of:
• 35 Hours training in the simulator.
• 15 Hours training in the aircraft. (20 If your CPL is not issued yet)
You may opt to complete the entire 50 hours training in the aircraft if you wish.
On completion of your training you would then need to take and pass a flight test with a CAA examiner.
What is the validity of my rating?
The IR is valid for 12 months and is renewed by means of a flight test with a registered examiner. You may renewed your licence using the simulator for alternate renewals meaning that you could renew in the simulator in your first year and then you would need to renew in the aircraft the following year and so on.
How much will it cost?
| Aircraft Type | Price | Landing Fee |
| Simulator | £110 | N/A |
| Piper PA28-181 Archer III | £185 | £14.70 |
| Piper PA23-250F Aztec | £350 | £20.80 |
| Diamond DA42 Twinstar | £380 | £20.80 |
Group Member Hourly Rates
| Aircraft Type | Price | Landing Fee |
| Simulator | £110 | N/A |
| Piper PA28-181 Archer III | £150 | £14.70 |
| Piper PA23-250F Aztec | £290 | £20.80 |
| Diamond DA42 Twinstar | £220 | £20.80 |
Multi Engine IR Packages
Buying
a package is by far the most cost-effective way of funding your training.
The course costs include your navigation, approach and landing fees.
| Aircraft Type | Price |
| Simulator and PA23-250F Aztec | £9,100 |
| Simulator and Diamond DA42 | £9,500 |
| PA28-181 and PA23-250F Aztec | £12,000 |
| PA28-181 and Diamond DA42 | £12,400 |
AGL Member Package Rates
| Aircraft Type | Price |
| Simulator and Diamond DA42 | £7,500 |
| Simulator and PA23-250F Aztec | £8,500 |
| PA28-181 and Diamond DA42 | £9,500 |
| PA28-181 and PA23-250F Aztec | £10,500 |
NB: To qualify for AGL Member rates, the student must have been a member of AGL for at least 6 months and must have a top level membership (MEP) upon course commencement.
