The objective of the course is to train the trainee to receive the license for the following rating.
The objective of the modular instrument course is to train the pilots to reach to the proficiency level required to
operate the aircrafts under instrument meteorology conditions and under instrument flight rules according to ICAO PANS-OPS document 8168.
This course consists of two modules;
a)
Basic instrument flight module. It consists of a maximum of 05:00 hours of instrument flight training time with a BIDT FNPTI / II or FFS ground time of 10:00 hours.
Upon completion of the basic instrument flight module, candidates are awarded a course completion certificate.
b)
Procedural instrument flight module; This module consists of 40:00 hours of single-engine or 45:00 hours of multi-engine instrument flight training
and IR (A) theoretical knowledge training from the remaining training topics in the IR (A) curriculum.
Candidates applying for the Modular IR (A) course must hold a PPL (A) or CPL (A) including night flight privileges.
The candidate applying for a procedural instrument module and not holding a CPL (A) must hold a course completion certificate for the Basic instrument module.
During the IR (A) training, students receive 150:00 hours of theory training and 18:00 hours of pre-flight theory training.
Students receive 50:30 hours of flight training during their IR (A) training.