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Restricted Instrument Rating
The Restricted Instrument Rating is an invaluable aid to all pilots providing the necessary understanding of navigational equipment fitted in most light aircraft giving a pilot confidence to explore the skies far and wide.
A pilot holding a Restricted Instrument Rating is able to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) as opposed to the Visual Flight Rules (VFR). This means in circumstances where a pilot is unable to fly visually, they are able to fly by reference to instruments.
A pilot wishing to obtain a Restricted Instrument Rating must hold a valid PPL or higher.
The Restricted Instrument Rating is a national rating and can only be endorsed onto a UKCAA licence.
Phase
Full Panel Instrument Flying
Limited Panel Instrument Flying
Radio Navigation Aids
Let Down and Approach Procedures
Bad Weather Circuit
Skills Test
Exercise
Straight and Level Flight at a Given IAS
Turns at a Given Rate
Turns onto Given Headings
Climbing and Descending
Recovery From Unusual Attitudes
Straight and Level Flight
Turns onto Given Headings
Climbing and Descending
Recovery From Unusual Attitudes
Position Fixing
Interception of Given Radial
Maintenance of given radial for 10nm
Let down and Approaches to DH/MDH
Holding
Missed Approach Procedure
Bad Weather Visual Circuit
Skills Test
Exams
One 25 question multiple choice exam including relevant IFR questions from:
-Air Law
-Meteorology
-Navigation
-Aircraft General
-Radio Aids
Hours
3.0
3.0
2.0
5.0
0.5
1.5
15.0
Please note that these are guidelines only, course duration depends on pilots’ aptitude, learning capability and frequency of lessons. Contact Us today for more information!
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