IMC Instructor

Removal of the No Applied Instrument Restriction / Instrument Rating Instructor

This course of training comprises:-

A minimum of 5 hours flight training on instruments in an aeroplane or approved flight simulator and a minimum of 10 hours theoretical training with an FIC instructor.

Pre-Requisites

Before being permitted to begin an approved course of training for the removal of the No Applied Instrument Restriction an applicant must:-

Hold either a valid single pilot, Instrument Rating (IR) or Instrument Meteorological Conditions Rating (IMC)

Hold a valid FI (A) with supervisory Restrictions removed.

10 hours flight time by sole reference to instruments or 40 hours flight time in accordance with instrument flight rules (IFR) 1 hour of flight time by sole reference to instruments may be counted as 4 hours flight by IFR.

Skill Test

At the end of the course a skill test covering theory and a flight will be taken with a Flight Instructor Examiner (FIE). This will normally be carried out at Shoreham. Additionally PFIS will provide the candidate with an end of course certificate.