Cirrus introduces new Instrument Rating training

Cirrus Aircraft has expanded its Cirrus Approach Flight Training curriculum with the new Cirrus Instrument Rating Programme.

The Instrument Rating Programme was designed by Cirrus flight instructors for pilots interested in obtaining an Instrument Rating in a Cirrus aircraft. It combines self-study content with in-person flight training.

“The Cirrus Instrument Rating Programme represents our commitment to safety and growing the Personal Aviation industry,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus.

“To date, Cirrus Approach has over 25,000 users who have completed 33,000 courses. Cirrus is continuously growing its flight training capabilities as an investment to our owners and their lifetime of aircraft ownership.”

The Cirrus Instrument Rating Programme now offers owners a clear training progression to their use of the aircraft, enabling them to fly more frequently and in a wider range of weather and terrain.

The syllabus includes three segments:

• Flight Lessons: Cirrus Flight Lessons serve as the core of the programme and can be adapted to match the student’s needs, whether you are graduating from the Private Pilot Program or are a seasoned pilot.
• Knowledge Test Prep: The Knowledge Test Prep is a new functionality added to the Cirrus Approach Learning Platform designed to help students pass the FAA Written Exam.
• Supplemental Lessons: The Supplemental Lessons are optional and are intended to be used by students who are starting their Instrument Rating immediately after earning their Private Pilot Licence. These lessons are structured training events designed to help less experienced students accumulate the necessary flight hours while developing their flight skills.

Enrollment, Duration and Cost

Students can enroll in the Instrument Rating Programme through Cirrus Approach and then will need to locate a nearby Cirrus Training Centre to schedule their in-person flight lessons.

The course can be tailored to the student’s experience level, so the total time needed to complete it varies from one to four months. The course materials start at $950 and do not include instructor rates, Cirrus aircraft rental fees, or the cost of fuel.

Cirrus Instrument Rating Programme