Ground School

This course is aimed to prepare you for the Instrument Knowledge Exam.

Although the Instrument rating is considered one of the most exacting – it is also very rewarding.
The Instrument rating will allow you to operate an airplane with only reference to flight instruments. The Instrument rating will not only enhance your flying skills, but provide you greater flexibility in weather you may fly in, resulting in more confidence as a pilot.

Flight Test Prep Academy's instrument course is engaging, classroom course packed with in-flight video and graphics that will include all aeronautical knowledge items required of an instrument pilot.

This 16 hour course comes with the instructor endorsement that's required by the FAA for you to take the test.

Resources Needed: E6B Computer, Plotter, Calculator, Pencil

Topics:

1: Introduction, flight instruments, and navigational equipment

2: Attitude instrument flying, national air space system, and ATC system and procedures

3: Departure procedures and en route operations

4: Arrivals and instrument approach procedures

5: Weather theory and weather data

6: Human factors and emergency operations

7: Cross country flight planning

8: Written test preparation