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Instrument rating training in Miami
Learn to fly safely by reference to instruments in clouds and low visibility. The Instrument Rating makes you a more precise, confident pilot and is required for every airline career.
Instrument time required (actual or simulated)
Cross-country PIC time required
Private Pilot certificate required
Training with instrument instructors
Fly in more weather, with more precision
With an Instrument Rating you can fly under instrument flight rules (IFR), file IFR flight plans and fly through clouds using your instruments and air traffic control. It is the most valuable rating you can add after your Private Pilot certificate.
- Fly in clouds and reduced visibility
- File IFR flight plans and fly ATC routes
- Fly precision and non-precision approaches
- Build skills airlines and employers expect
- Required to get full value from a Commercial certificate
Planning a professional career? The Instrument Rating is built into the Career Pilot Program.
How IFR training is structured
Each stage adds new skills in a logical order, from basic attitude flying to full IFR cross-country flights.
Attitude instrument flying
Control the aircraft with reference to instruments only, including unusual attitude recovery.
Navigation and holds
Track courses, intercept radials and fly holding patterns with VOR and GPS.
Instrument approaches
Fly ILS, RNAV and VOR approaches, missed approaches and circling procedures.
IFR cross-country and checkride
Fly a long IFR cross-country in the system, then prepare for your FAA practical test.
Minimum experience for the checkride
Under 14 CFR 61.65, you need the experience below before your Instrument Rating practical test. Hours already in your logbook count toward these totals.
Need more cross-country time first? Combine your training with hour building.
Real instrument experience in Miami
Real weather
Florida clouds and summer storms give you real-world instrument decision making.
Busy airspace
Work with approach controllers in one of the busiest aviation regions in the U.S.
Many approaches
A variety of airports and approach types within a short flight of Miami.
Bilingual support
Ground lessons and advising in English and Spanish.
Your next step after IFR
Private Pilot
Earn your first FAA certificate, the starting point for the Instrument Rating.
Commercial Pilot
Qualify to be paid to fly as a professional pilot.
Instrument Instructor
Teach instrument students and build paid flight time.
It depends on your schedule and how much cross-country and instrument time you already have. Students who fly several times a week progress fastest. An advisor will review your logbook and estimate your timeline.
Yes, the FAA allows some instrument training in approved flight simulation devices. Your instructor will explain how simulator time fits into your plan.
No. You can begin IFR training before you have all 50 hours. You only need to meet the requirement before your checkride, and many students build it during training.
Within the previous 6 calendar months you must log 6 instrument approaches, holding procedures and course intercepting and tracking. If you fall behind, an Instrument Proficiency Check brings you back.
Fly with confidence in IMC
Request information and an advisor will review your logbook and plan your Instrument Rating training.
- 10280 10th St, Miami, FL 33172
- Advising in English and Spanish