Instrument Rating Restricted IR(R): License Issue

Description

The Instrument Rating Restricted IR(R) is a UK National Rating and as such is only valid for flights in UK territorial airspace, Channel Islands and Isle of Man airspace. The rating allows the holder to fly cross country and carry out airfield approaches in reduced visibility weather using sole reference and guidance to onboard flight performance and navigation instruments

Our course consists of a minimum of 15 hours dual instruction, with a written examination and skills test. The pilot must have completed 25 hours post-PPL flying before the rating can be issued.

The privileges of the IR(R) allow:

Flight in UK registered aeroplanes in UK airspace.
Flight in IMC outside controlled airspace, (in Class G) and IFR flight in Class D or E controlled airspace with appropriate clearance
Flight out of sight of surface with a minimum take off and landing in 1500m visibility.
Let-down and approach procedures to a derived Decision Altitude/Height or Minimum Descent Altitude/Height and to undertake missed approach procedures.
Skills Test &/or Written Examination
You are required to pass a written examination and a skills test.

Revalidation/Renewal
Renewal is required every 2 years. If your rating lapses you will require training sufficient to pass another skills test.