Training - Single Engine Instrument Rating (IFR)

(Effective May 1, 2011)

Pacific Flying Club offers a Single Engine Instrument course based on 20 hours of aircraft simulator work, plus an additional 10-20 hours of actual flight instruction in a single engine aircraft. The amount of actual flight time required will depend on the student’s experience and level of training. Additionally, the Club provides a Ground School program in preparation for a written exam administered by Transport Canada. A written exam and flight test is required. Students must hold a PPL and 50 hours PIC cross-country time.

The Pacific Flying Club uses a 2003 Elite FTD, 2007 Level 5 Al Sim, 2010 Full Motion Redbird FTD and Cessna 172s in its single-engine IFR program.

Simulator Options

20 Hours dual Elite FTD instruction	@ $110/hour	$2,200
20 hours dual Redbird full motion simulator	@ $140/hour	$2,800
20 hours dual Al Sim FTD instruction	@ $180/hour	$3,600

Aircraft

Costs based on 20 hours dual instruction	@ $185/hour	$3,700
Costs based on 15 hours dual instruction	@ $185/hour	$2,775
Costs based on 10 hours dual instruction	@ $185/hour	$1,850

Ground Briefings		$250
IFR Ground School		$395
Transport Canada Written Examination		$35
Transport Canada Licencing Fees and Flight Test		$400
Books, maps and supplies		$100

Ground briefing requirements are strictly based on the instructor’s evaluation of the student’s progress. Ground briefing time is charged at a rate of $50/hour. Prices subject to change.