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INSTRUMENT RATING PREREQUISITES

18 Years of Age ·  FAA Private Pilot License ·  Pass FAA 3rd Class Medical ·  Understand & Speak English

INSTRUMENT RATING STEPS

INSTRUMENT PILOT PRIVILEGES

Fly in Instrument Flight Conditions · Receive Air Traffic Control · Guidance Along Your Entire Flight

Minimum of 30 Hours “Under the Hood” or in Actual Instrument Conditions (In the clouds) · Minimum of 50 hours Pilot-in-Command Cross-Country time · Pass FAA Instrument Written exam · Pass the Check-ride

Looking for the Next Step?

What comes after your Instrument Rating? You may consider your Multi-Engine Rating so you can fly larger, faster aircrafts. Getting your Commercial License allows you to get paid to fly.

INSTRUMENT PREREQUISITES

 • 16 Years of Age to Solo • 17 Years of Age for License •  Pass FAA 3rd Class Medical •  Understand & Speak English

INSTRUMENT STEPS

INSTRUMENT PRIVILEGES

• Fly Single Engine Airplane • Fly Day or Night  Carry Passengers • Fly in Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Conditions

•  Attend a Ground School or Self Study •  Minimum of 40 Flight Hours •  Pass FAA Private Pilot Written Exam •  Pass the Check-ride

CLEAR SIMPLE PRICING

At RVA Flyers, we want you up in the air as quickly as possible. No hidden Fees or Monthly Memberships.

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Our team of Certified Flight Instructors come ready every day to help create pilots. We are here to help you achieve your aviation goals while making it exciting and enjoyable.

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The DA42 is an amazing training aircraft designed with forgiving flight characteristics. This G1000 and Auto Pilot Equipped twin-engine 4 seater is the best modern training aircraft you can learn in.

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