Having a Private Pilot’s license combined with the Instrument rating, you can fly in weather that is not in visual conditions, if you so choose. Having an instrument rating builds airmanship confidence exponentially.
40 hours of actual or simulated instrument instructor time. (Reference 14 CFR, Part 61.56)
1. Pay by the Hour. 140/hr wet + 60/hr for instruction (200/hr). No time restrictions for completion
Not included is the Instrument Rating written exam (175.00), the Instrument Rating practical exam (800.00) with the examiner, and Renters Insurance.
2. Purchase block of hours (discounted) – Block of hours include instructor rate and are for flight hours only. There are no time restrictions for block hours. After purchase of block hours with unused time remaining, after decision to discontinue training, the remaining block hours will be allocated back to the flight school. If block time purchase exceeds flight hour requirement, then the refunded amount will be minus the discounted rate.
5 Hour Block – 925.00
10 Hour Block – 1,800 (10% discounted rate)
3. Purchase cost of course up front – 9,000.00 (This includes a 10% discount, 40 hours of Instruction, additional instrument flight requirements, the Instrument kit, an Instrument Syllabus, and the written exam – 175.00.)
Instrument Kit – 185.00 (Includes: Instrument Flying Handbook, Instrument Procedures Handbook, Foreflight 1 yr subscription- If not already purchased, and an Instrument Oral Guide)
For the first 2 payment options, MOFT recommends purchasing the Instrument kit prior to flight training. It is not mandatory to purchase the Instrument kit prior to flight training, but it will save you money if purchasing items “a-la-cart”. The Instrument Kit is included in the Up Front Cost option.
Instrument Kit – 185.00 (Includes: Instrument Flying Handbook, Instrument Procedures Handbook, Foreflight 1 yr subscription- If not already purchased, and an Instrument Oral Guide)