Course Detail: CEPD-INSRT - Instrument Rating Ground School
Instrument Rating Ground School
Course Fee: TBA
Dates: Coming Soon!
Times: TBA
Course Description: The objective of this course is to train for an instrument rating where students will receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor on several aeronautical knowledge areas.
Aeronautical Knowledge areas include:
- Federal Aviation Regulations that apply to flight operations under IFR;
- Appropriate information that applies to flight operations under IFR in the "Aeronautical Information Manual;"
- Air traffic control system and procedures for instrument flight operations;
- IFR navigation and approaches by use of navigation systems;
- Use of IFR en route and instrument approach procedure charts;
- Procurement and use of aviation weather reports and forecasts and the elements of forecasting weather trends based on that information and personal observation of weather conditions;
- Safe and efficient operation of aircraft under instrument flight rules and conditions;
- Recognition of critical weather situations and windshear avoidance;
- Aeronautical decision making and judgment; and
- Crew resource management, including crew communication and coordination.
Prerequisite: Private Pilot License.
Recommended to be 16 or older, may begin training at an earlier age.
Governors State University is Veteran friendly, please contact us to learn how to apply your Veteran Discount to this course.