INSTRUMENT RATING TRAINING
Oysterair can deliver both EASA and FAA IR training courses.
FAA IR Pre-Entry Requirements
Hold at least an FAA PPL (a licence issued in accordance with FAR 61.75 is acceptable)
Be able to read, write, and speak English
Have 50 hours of cross country time
Pass prior to flight test the IR written exam - this has to be completed in the USA.
EASA IR Pre-Entry Requirements
Hold at least an EASA PPL(A)
Hold at least an EASA class two medical with audiogram
Have passed either the EASA IR, CB-IR, or ATPL examinations
Have completed at least 50 hours of cross country flight time as Pilot in Command (PIC) in aeroplanes, TMGs, helicopters or airships of which at least 10 hours shall be in aeroplanes
Training Course
Our single engine IR course includes 40 hours of instrument time under instruction, 45 hours if multi engine privileges are sought. The following items will be completed:
Preflight preparation
Preflight procedures
ATC clearances and procedures
Flight by reference to instruments
Navigation systems
Instrument procedures
Emergency operations
Asymmetric flight procedures (multi engine course only)
Post flight procedures
Flight test with an examiner
For holders of a single engine IR wishing to add multi engine privileges to their IR Oysterair is approved to conduct a 5 hour module which focuses on asymmetric instrument procedures. A flight test is then completed on a multi engine aeroplane.
ICAO IR to EASA IR Conversion
Oysterair specialises in this course! Providing a pilot holds the following experience you can convert your ICAO IR with just a flight test - although we would recommend you receive some flight training first!
Be in possession of a Class One (or Two) medical certificate before training commences. Holders of a Class Two medical must also hold an audiogram
Hold a Part-FCL PPL(A) or CPL(A)
Hold a valid ICAO IR(A) - this means that you must be able to currently exercise the privileges of the rating at the time of skill test
Have a minimum experience of at least 50 hours of flight time under IFR as PIC on aeroplanes.
IR Revalidation & Renewal
Oysterair can revalidate, or renew (which means that the rating has expired), a single pilot multi engine, or single engine, instrument rating.
A typical profile takes around 1.5 hrs and includes the following exercises:
IFR Departure
General Handling (unusual attitude recoveries, flight on partial panel, etc.)
IFR arrival
Procedural hold
3D approach
2D approach
The proficiency check can be conducted at any aerodrome equipped with instrument procedures. One of the instrument approaches will be GNSS based to maintain PBN privileges.
Please contact us for more information.