A.T.A. Flight School
Instrument Certification Course Flying The C-172
The Instrument pilot certification program is for students who have completed the Private Pilot or Commercial Pilot Certification Program. It will allow the student to obtain the knowledge, skill, and experience necessary to meet the requirements to operate aircraft in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration Regulations (FAR).
The instrument rating will permit the licensed pilot to operate a single-engine airplane in IMC. While most flying is done “on top”, in blue skies and sunshine, the instrument pilot is prepared for flight in the clouds from take-off till touchdown.
For a full-time trainee, this 40 hour course could be completed in as little as 30 days, including the ground prep and written test. The Instrument Rating course includes the following costs:
40 Hrs (Simulated Instrument) Cessna 172…......$3,960.00
15 Hours of Flight Instruction (minimum)...............$675.00
20 Hours of Ground Instruction (as required)…......$900.00
Total: $5,535.00
This program is based on the minimum time requirements of Federal Regulations. Time and hours over and above these minimums will be charged at school published rates. Fuel Surcharges are not included in these totals. Payments for all lessons are pay as you fly. If you would like to pay in advance, you will receive a discount. Financing is also available. | 
