Instrument rating

The instrument rating includes 40 hours of Instrument Flight Training of which 20 are done in the simulator. During this phase of the training, all flights are simulated as charter flights with proper planning being required. All flights are provided with weather and require navigation logs, weight and balance and various other documents to be prepared. During the simulator training, the emphasis is placed on decision making. All flights are subject to certain abnormal or emergency procedures which require command decisions to be made from the flight crew. During the training on the simulator, students are introduced to many types of equipment and instruments. This allows the Commercial Pilot to integrate easily into the commercial environment on any type of aircraft. Aircraft training is completed on the applicable complex circuit.

Our Final testing for the instrument rating is unique . Final testing is based on planning an actual charter flight provided by the SACAA Designated Examiner. This includes the weather and the planning of the route to be flown, including standard departures, arrivals and flying on airways. This type of testing ensures the commercial and instrument pilot is ready to work in the commercial environment.

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Program Requirements

Requirements:

Hold a valid Private Pilots’ Licence (PPL) with a night rating.
Have a Class 1 Medical.
Pass the SA-CAA required examinations.
Hold a General Radio Telephony License.
Completed 50 hours of cross country time as pilot in command (PIC).
Pass a practical flight test, conducted by a Grade One Designated Flight Examiner (DFE).
Complete a minimum of 40 hours of instrument flight time, 20 of which may be completed on approved simulators. If a multi-engine instrument rating is sought, a minimum of 5 hours instrument flight time must be acquired in a multi-engine aircraft.
Submit the relevant application to the SA-CAA, pay the required fee, and have your license endorsed accordingly.

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Duration

24 Months

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many flight hours does a student graduate with?

Students graduate with a total of 200 flight hours as part of the training programme.

Which licenses does the student receive?

During the training pathway, students obtain a Private Pilot Licence (PPL), Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), and Frozen ATPL.

Which ratings does the student receive?

Students also receive important ratings, including Instrument Rating, Night Rating, and Multi-Engine Rating.

What do these ratings mean?

Ratings are additional qualifications gained alongside the main licence. They allow the student to operate aircraft in different flight conditions and training environments.

What does Frozen ATPL mean?

Frozen ATPL means the student has completed the theoretical requirements for an Airline Transport Pilot Licence and passed the required exams, while the licence becomes fully active after completing the required flight hours.

How many flight hours are needed for a full ATPL?

Pilots typically need 1,500 flight hours to meet the requirements for activating a full ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License).

I graduated with 200 hours. How do I reach 1,500 hours?

After graduation, students can build flight hours by working in the industry. One possible pathway is working as a flight instructor, provided the required conditions are met.

Where can I build those flight hours?

Students can build flight hours within the same training environment where they studied, or through later work and training opportunities depending on their career path.

Will I train on small aircraft or large aircraft?

Training is conducted on approved training aircraft designed for both basic and advanced stages of the flight programme.

Can you give examples of the training aircraft?

Examples of training aircraft include Cessna 172, Piper PA30, and Piper PA44.

Are the licences recognised?

The licences are issued under the aviation authority governing the training in South Africa, and the required conversion or validation process can be completed depending on the country where the student plans to work.

Can I work in Egypt & other countries with these licences?

Yes, but students must complete the required licence conversion and equivalency procedures with the relevant authorities in Egypt.

What is licence equivalency?

Licence equivalency is the process of converting or validating a licence issued in South Africa so it matches the civil aviation requirements of the country where the student wants to work.