Open Up Your Flight Path

For many pilots, a private pilot license is sufficient for their needs.  It allows them to fly under visual flight rules (VFR) in clear weather conditions with certain visibility requirements. 

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To operate an aircraft under any other conditions, the pilot must be instrument rated.

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The prerequisites for instrument rating are shown to the right and include holding a private pilot license.  Once you have achieved this milestone, look at the list to the right to see what the requirements are for obtaining your instrument rating.

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Aeropro flight school aircraft are IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) aircraft.  Any additional aircraft added to the flight school will also be IFR. 

There are many schools that will tell you the firm "cost" of obtaining your instrument rating only to have you be surprised later.  On balance, a instrument rating costs in the range of $7.000.00 - $8,000.00.  These costs are driven by student needs (more time in the aircraft to skill build for example).  For someone considering an instrument rating, calculate your return on investment (potential career, buying an IFR plane and using it under IFR conditions, flying under IFR conditions, entrepreneurial opportunity).  This is a commitment and should be worth the opportunity cost and investment to you.

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Career Path:  If you wish to join the airlines, you can find more data about costs, how to cover costs, and potential employers here.

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Financing:  If you need help financing your flight training, click here.