Phase 1 - Simulator & Single Engine Aircraft
We will start your IFR training in the classroom. Given it may have been some time since you last practised instrument flying, the first lessons will revise basic and advanced instrument flight. We will then revise the basics of NDB and VOR tracking and intercepting.
From there, we introduce new IFR procedures. During the simulator stage, we will practise NDB and VOR approaches, DME arrivals and the ILS/LLZ approach. Prior to each session, you receive a comprehensive briefing to ensure you are fully prepared.
When you are fully competent at the individual approaches, cross-country navigation training will commence (still in the simulator). This gives you the oportunity to practise approaches at difference airports as well as introducing departure and enroute procedures.
When you are fully confident (and competent), we will step into our IFR certified Cessna 172 and complete two full navigation excercises. This gives you the chance to practise full departure, enroute and arrival procedures without the stress of flying a new or complex aeroplane.
Phase 2 - Multi-Engine Aeroplane
Now that you're comfortable flying in IMC and conducting instrument approaches, it's time to put that to practise in our Partenavia. If you don't already have a PN68 endorsement, or don't have a twin endorsement at all, we will conduct this first.
The final phase of your training involves four cross-country flights. On these flights you will practise NDB and VOR approaches at a number of different airports as well as several DME arrivals. You will also conduct emergency procedures including engine failures during all stages of the approaches and single-engine go arounds.
On conclusion of this phase, you will be ready to sit the IFR flight test. This is conducted by our Chief Flying Instructor and will involve some time spent in the class room and then a cross-country flight in the PN68.