Command Instrument Rating Warning: array_key_exists() [function.array-key-exists]: The second argument should be either an array or an object in /home/aerpac/public_html/wp-content/plugins/nivo-slider/nivo-slider.php on line 1572 Possessing a Command Instrument Rating (CIR) allows you to fly with passengers in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), for example: flying in cloud during the day or night. This course will cover navigational aid tracking, instrument approach and landing procedures, departure procedures and emergency procedures. You must have at least a Private Pilot Licence and 50 hours pilot in command cross-country in order to be eligible to undertake this course. Flight Options Command Instrument Rating Course Instructors Our Chief Flying Instructor Tony Powell and Senior Base Instructor Mark Munn are at hand at any time before, during or after the course to answer questions and provide assistance. Course Components A CIR consists of two main components: flying and theory. Flying In order to gain a CIR with Flight Options you will complete the following before attempting the CIR flight test: • 21.5 hours dual flying • 20 hours in a simulator *If you do not hold a multi-engine endorsement prior to commencement a further 8.5 hours flying and 2 hours in the simulator will be added to the total flying hours for this course. Theory Prior to beginning any flying you must pass: • The Instrument Rating theory exam Course Length The minimum time taken to complete a CIR course is 6 weeks, this is dependent on variables such as whether the course is taken full time or on an ad-hoc basis, weather conditions and student time commitment. Course Times Our CIR course is conducted periodically throughout the year, contact us to find out upcoming course dates. Location The Flight Options CIR course is conducted at our Sunshine Coast based flight school, located on the Sunshine Coast Airport, QLD, Australia. Course Fees Contact us to find out more information about the costs involved in obtaining a Command Instrument Rating with Flight Options. If you would like more information about our Command Instrument Rating course please contact our Senior Base Instructor: Mark Munn training@flightoptions.com.au 0408 201 630
