INSTRUMENT RATING
Texas weather doesn't always cooperate with your plans. An Instrument Rating expands what you can do as a pilot by teaching you to fly safely by reference to your instruments and operate under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
For many pilots, it's the natural next step after earning a Private Pilot Certificate—and an essential step for anyone pursuing a professional flying career.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
To earn your Instrument Rating, you'll need to:
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Hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate
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Complete the required instrument flight and ground training
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Build the required cross-country and instrument experience
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Pass the FAA knowledge and practical tests
FAA requirements include 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command and 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time. Some of this experience may already have been completed during previous training.
COST & FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS
Instrument Rating Training: $9,000–$11,000
Your final training cost will depend on your existing flight experience, training frequency, and the amount of instruction needed to meet FAA requirements and demonstrate proficiency.
Chiota Aviation makes flight training more accessible by offering pay-as-you-go options, so you don't have to pay the entire cost upfront.
TRAIN ON YOUR SCHEDULE
Your flight training should work around your life—not the other way around.
Chiota Aviation works with you to create a training schedule around your availability. Whether you want to train consistently several times a week or need more flexibility, we'll help you build a plan that works for you.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
Most students can complete their Instrument Rating training in approximately 3–6 months, depending on their existing flight experience and how frequently they're able to train.
Consistent training can help you build proficiency faster and keep your skills sharp between lessons.
WHY EARN AN INSTRUMENT RATING?
An Instrument Rating makes you a more capable, confident, and precise pilot. You'll learn to rely on your aircraft's instruments, navigate in reduced visibility, communicate within the IFR system, and make better decisions when conditions change.
It's also an important next step if your goal is to continue into Commercial Pilot training.
READY FOR THE NEXT STEP?
Already have your Private Pilot Certificate? Take the next step in your flight training with Chiota Aviation.
Contact our team to learn more about Instrument Rating training, scheduling, and getting started.