Instrument Training IFR
Our Approach
At Cherry Hill Aviation, we believe that hands-on experience is the most effective way to learn. That’s why we emphasize practical, real-world training alongside our aviation certification courses and classroom instruction. Our curriculum, which includes IFR training programs, is specifically designed to prepare you for success in meeting instrument rating requirements and advancing in any aviation career you choose.
Our Instructors
Our instructors are experienced pilots with a passion for teaching and are well-versed in aviation certification courses. They bring a wealth of knowledge to every lesson, including insights on IFR training programs and instrument rating requirements, and are committed to helping you reach your full potential as a pilot.
Our Aircraft
At Cherry Hill Aviation, we offer a diverse range of aircraft for training, specifically tailored for those pursuing aviation certification courses. Our IFR training programs are designed to accommodate various learning preferences and goals, ensuring that students meet the instrument rating requirements. Our fleet's flexibility and efficiency in flight training allow students to excel in their studies.
Instrument Requirements
To apply for an instrument rating, you must meet certain instrument rating requirements, which include:
(1) Having a private pilot certificate or concurrently applying for a private pilot certificate alongside your instrument rating.
(2) Being able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
(3) Completing and logging ground training with an authorized instructor—either an Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) or a Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII)—or by finishing a ground school home study course, as part of aviation certification courses.
(4) Obtaining a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor (IGI or CFII) certifying that you are ready to take the knowledge test.
(5) Receiving and logging required training in an aircraft, full flight simulator, or flight training device, which includes:
- 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command
- Forty hours of actual or simulated instrument time, with 15 hours obtained from an authorized instructor
- Three hours of instrument flight training within two calendar months before the check ride
- A cross-country flight of 250 nautical miles, which includes an instrument approach at each airport and three different types of approaches (for example, VOR, ILS, GPS).
(6) Obtaining a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor, confirming that you are prepared to take the required practical test.
(7) Passing the knowledge test (unless you already possess an instrument rating in another category such as helicopter or powered-lift).
(8) Finally, passing the required practical test as part of your IFR training programs.