Instrument Rating

The 141 Instrument course is the second step in the IAA Career Pilot Program. The Instrument Rating will allow students to fly below VFR weather minimums, fly without visual reference, and shoot instrument approaches.

FAA Requirements:

Age: 17+ years old
Education requirements: Able to read, write, and speak English fluently
A person must hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate and Current Medical
In order to progress to a commercial certificate, you must hold at least a current second class medical

Flight Hours Required by FAA:

21 Flight Hours with Instructor: Plane $206.45 + Instructor $76.18 = $282.63 /HR 12 Flight Hours in AATD Simulator AATD $148.84 + Instructor $76.18 = $225.02 /HR	$5,935.23 $2,700.24
Stage Checks 6 Hours Ground Training = $99.23 /HR 2 Hours AATD Training = $248.07 /HR 5 Hours Flight Training = $305.68 /HR	$595.38 $496.14 $1,528.40
Cessna Ground School Kit 30 hours of ground school**($76.18 /HR)	$424.00 $2,285.40
Written Exam	$175
Final Exam Fees – IN HOUSE (2.0 Hours @ 206.45 + $840 exam fee)	$1,252.90
Related Books & Materials Estimate	$161.20
Enrollment Free 141	$210.00
Estimated Total	$15,763.89

Instruction and flight times are estimates only based on IAA averages. Ground training varies per student work ethic.

Rate increase per model – C172 SPG1000 $441.00

No prepayments required. No club dues. No big contracts. Fly and pay at your pace.

Spartan Flight Academy (SFA) offers non-Title IV, non-accredited FAA Part 61 training that is not eligible for federal student aid. SFA operates independently from Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. Spartan Flight Academy does not guarantee third-party certifications/ratings or employment. Estimated time required assumes a full-time flying schedule, varies by individual, and is not guaranteed. Additional flight hours and certifications are required to be eligible to apply for more advanced opportunities, such as airline pilot positions.