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INSTRUMENT RATING (SEP & MEP)
You will need an instrument rating attached to your licence if you want to fly under instrument flight rules. The instrument rating enables you to fly the aircraft solely with reference to the in-cockpit instrumentation. This means you will be able to fly in cloud and other circumstances of reduced visibility.
Our course can be taken in a PA44 (6 lever), DA42 and Piper Arrow for the SEP IR.
Flying training (single engine)
A single engine IR(A) course must include at least 50 hours instrument time under instruction, of which:
up to 20 hours may be instrument ground time in a FNPT I
or
up to 35 hours in an FFS or FNPT II. A maximum of 10 hours of FNPT II or an FFS instrument ground time may be conducted in a FNPT I
You must take a skill test in a single engine aeroplane at the end of your training course.
For more details please check Appendices 6 and 7 of Part FCL and Standards documents 1A and 7.
Flying training (multi-engine)
A multi-engine IR(A) course must include at least 55 hours instrument time under instruction, of which:
up to 25 hours may be instrument ground time in a FNPT I
or
up to 40 hours in a FFS or FNPT II. A maximum of 10 hours of FNPT II or an FFS instrument ground time may be conducted in a FNPT I
The remaining instrument flight instruction shall include at least 15 hours in multi-engine aeroplanes.
You must take a skill test in a multi-engine aeroplane at the end of your training course.
For more details please check Appendices 6 and 7 of Part FCL and Standards documents 1A and 7.
Flying training (single engine to multi-engine)
A course of at least 5 hours instruction in instrument flying in multi engine aeroplanes, of which up to 3 hours may be in a FFS or FNPT II.
Cross-Crediting Multi-Pilot IR to Single Pilot IR
Appendix 8 of Part FCL gives details of the cross-crediting available for the IR part of a class or type rating proficiency check. Credits shall be granted only if holders are revalidating or renewing IR privileges for single-pilot (SP) single-engine (SE) and SP multi-engine (ME) aeroplanes, as appropriate.
Pilots shall hold the relevant class or type rating before applying the cross-crediting criteria.
The cross-crediting allows a pilot to hold more than one type of IR without the need to complete multiple IR revalidations/renewals each year.
Consider the following examples:
1. A pilot's licence shows a valid B747/IR, a valid SEP(Land) and the word Instrument appears in section 12. The pilot wants a IR SP SE
(a) The pilot shall within the preceding 12 months fly at least three IFR departures and approaches exercising PBN privileges, including at least one RNP approach on a SEP(land) aeroplane in SP operations with an IRI or FI with IRI privileges
(b) The pilot shall show logbook evidence of having completed (a) above to an examiner (IRE or CRE with IR privileges) who shall complete the required paperwork and sign the pilot licence. The entry (IR-SP-SE) shall have the same expiry date as the A320/IR because this is what the cross-credit is based upon. A course completion certificate is not required.
Alternatively the pilot may complete the IR element (section 3B) of the proficiency check on a SEP (land) aeroplane. Prior to taking the proficiency check the the pilot shall complete the requirements of FCL.625.IR(c)
2. A pilot's licence shows a valid B747/IR and the word Instrument appears in section 12. The pilot wants a IR SP SE
(a) The pilot shall pass a SP class or type rating proficiency check e.g. SEP (Land) in accordance with Appendix 9 of Part FCL. Prior to taking the proficiency check the the pilot shall complete the requirements of FCL.740(b)
(b) The pilot shall within the preceding 12 months fly at least three IFR departures and approaches exercising PBN privileges, including at least one RNP approach on a SEP(land) aeroplane in SP operations with an IRI or FI with IRI privileges
(c) The pilot shall show logbook evidence of having completed (a) and (b) above to an examiner (IRE or CRE with IR privileges) who shall complete the required paperwork and sign the pilot licence. The entry (IR-SP-SE) shall have the same expiry date as the B747/IR because this is what the cross-credit is based upon. A course completion certificate is not required
Alternatively the pilot may complete a SP class or type rating proficiency check including the IR element (section 3B). Prior to taking the proficiency check the the pilot shall complete the requirements of FCL.625.IR(c) and FCL.740(b)
3. A pilot licence shows a valid DHC8/IR and the word Instrument and MEP(Land) appears on the back. The pilot wants a IR SP ME
(a) The pilot shall pass a MEP (land) proficiency check in accordance with Appendix 9 of Part FCL during which section 6 shall be flown by sole reference to instruments. Prior to taking the proficiency check the the pilot shall complete the requirements of FCL.740(b)
(b) The examiner shall not make any entry on the pilot licence. The examiner shall complete the required paperwork ensuring that cross-crediting for the SP IR is clearly indicated
Note: the proficiency check may be completed as 2 separate flights; MEP (land) proficiency check flown under VMC and VFR (using an FE or CRE with ME privileges) and then repeat section 6 only but this time flown by sole reference to instruments (using an IRE or CRE with IR privileges)
Alternatively the pilot may complete a MEP (Land) proficiency check including the IR element (section 3B). Prior to taking the proficiency check the the pilot shall complete the requirements of FCL.625.IR(c) and FCL.740(b)
Reference: On Track Aviation