Course details
An instrument rating allows you to fly in to cloud and by sole reference to instruments. Our Instrument training will prepare you for every eventuality.
WHAT DO I NEED BEFORE STARTING?
- PPL and Night rating or CPL
- 50 hours of cross-country time as pilot in command
- have passed 14 ATPL Theoretical Knowledge examinations or 7 IR examinations.
HOW MUCH?
The FNPT II operated by National Flight Centre at Weston Airport is the only synthetic training device in Ireland approved by the Irish Aviation Authority for PPL/CPL Multi-Engine Instrument flight training. Training times are therefore greatly reduced and less weather dependant with NFC.
MULTI-ENGINE INTRUMENT RATING
Before commencing the Multi-Engine Instrument rating, you can complete our Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) class rating course. You can then combine both flight tests in to one and be issued with;
- A JAA Multi-Engine Piston Class rating
- A JAA Instrument Rating (Multi-Engine)
The Modular IR Theoretical Knowledge Course includes:
- Oxford Aviation JAA-CPL/ATPL study manuals.
- Interactive CD-ROM Pack.
- Jeppesen Student pilot Route Manual.
- Online ICARUS Computer Learning Management System providing step by step learning structure and objectives for each subject.
- Access to ABACUS JAA Central Question Bank.
- F.T.O. Exam Preparation under guidance of tutor prior to sitting of IR exams.
Course Location
About National Flight Centre
The National Flight Centre based at Theyston Airport near Dublin is Ireland's largest Flight Training Organization with a fleet of Cessna 150/152s, Cessna 172's, a Cessna 172RG, a Piper Cub and a Beech 76 Duchess. As Theyll as the flying schools fleet it operates a number of aircraft on behalf of clients including several Citations, a Beech 18, a Cessna 206 Amphibian and a Grumman Goose to name but a few. The company was established under its old name Aerial Advertising, initially beginning with banner towing but eventually branching out into aerial photography and flight instruction. The experience gained over the years has been passed down, and today many airline pilots form part of the Instruction team, particularly at CPL, MEC and MEIR level.
NFC was founded by Captain Kieran O'Connor, an experienced airline pilot and probably one of the most licensed pilots in Europe. Kieran holds Licences for single engines, multi engines, seaplanes, helicopters, a number of heavy jets including Boeing 707 and 727, a wide range of corporate jet types. In addition he currently works as a Flight Examiner for the Irish Aviation Authority and previously as an Air Traffic Controller.
The National Flight Centre has been teaching pilots for over thirty years. They have established links with the worlds largest and most successful airlines. Indeed many of Their graduates now hold training positions in these airlines. They are a quality training college focused on providing the optimum in training and facilities for Their students.
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