Pilot Rating Courses

Pilot ratings build upon your certifications by expanding your skills and the types of flights you are authorized to conduct. They are a key requirement for those seeking a career in professional aviation.

Instrument Rating

An Instrument Rating allows pilots to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), making it possible to operate safely in reduced visibility and weather conditions that do not meet the minimum requirements for Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

To earn an Instrument Rating, applicants must complete a minimum of 35 hours of instrument flight training through an FAA-approved Part 141 flight school or 40 hours under Part 61 regulations. While these are the minimum requirements, most students complete approximately 50 hours of instrument flight training before taking the FAA practical test.

Multi-Engine Rating

A Multi-Engine Rating is required to operate aircraft with more than one engine and is an important qualification for pilots pursuing careers in corporate or airline aviation. Many recreational pilots also choose to earn this rating to expand the types of aircraft they are qualified to fly. The FAA does not require a minimum number of flight hours or a knowledge test to earn a Multi-Engine Rating.