Instrument Ratings
Increase Flexibility and Skill
An Instrument Rating – gives pilots greater flexibility, giving them the skill to fly when the weather is not bright and sunny.
Prerequisites
- Valid PPL or CPL
- Valid, appropriate Medical Certificate
- For Group 1 Instrument Rating – multi-engine rating
Training Requirements
To achieve your IFR Rating you must have:
- 50 hours of cross‐country flight time as pilot‐in‐command in aeroplanes
- 40 hours instrument time of which a maximum of 20 hours may be instrument ground time
Instrument Rating – Group 1
Instrument Rating – Group 3

Application Form
Instrument Rating Ground School
We have the following IFR ground school scheduled for 2025:
This course is held over 2 weekends: March 22 & 23 and March 29 & 30.
The cost is $449 + HST. To secure your spot, you must register and pay for the course.
Please note: There may be additional cost for supplies.