Why get your Instrument Rating?The instrument rating, although not Legally required, to be a pilot is a major piece of being a safe and knowledgeable aviator. Sure you can be a pilot without having instrument knowledge BUT – JUST BECAUSE IT”S LEGAL DOES NOT MEAN IT'S SAFE! We believe so strongly in the benefits of this knowledge that we Include the Instrument rating classes with EVERY learning plan that we offer in Aviation. The knowledge that you gain in the Instrument Rating Program will enable you to expand and deepen your knowledge of the Basics that you acquired in the Private Pilot Learning plan. This deeper understanding of the Aeronautical Knowledge you have already learned, combined with the enhanced ability to interpret the data and act accordingly, simply by the use of instruments prepares you to be equipped to fly in Instrument Meteorological Conditions. This ability truly takes your Aviation Skills to the next level and opens up your World to more possibilities and less restrictions. Isn’t that why we fly in the first place? The added benefit of the knowledge you acquire is that YOU ARE EQUIPPED both emotionally and logically to handle the “Surprises” in the Environment in which we operate. You have already discovered the amazing freedoms that the Private Pilot License gives you, you have also discovered the limitations. With your Instrument Flight Rating (IFR) education from ATUSchool.com – You will be FREE and SAFE! Instrument Pilot Rating - Gives the pilot the knowledge and skills to fly SAFELY in Instrument Meteorological Conditions by the use of Instruments within the aircraft. In other words "You can fly when you can't see any references outside." Examples: Fog, Rain, Overcast, Snow, etc. Below are the Subjects contained in the Instrument Rating Learning Plan. A review and comparison of the body of knowledge required for the Instrument Rating compared to the knowledge required in the Private Pilot Learning Plan should truly illustrate the importance of a Great Educational basis and full understanding of the Core knowledge in Aviation.
Aerodynamics Review for the Instrument PilotAerodynamics Review for the Instrument PilotAerodynamics Review for the instrument world.- These are the same aerodynamic principles learned in Private Pilot Learning Plan – you will however gain the skills to interpret these forces and actions by observation of instruments ONLY without the benefit/handicap of outside references. * Aerodynamic Terms * Axes of Rotation- You will be able to figure out "Where you aircraft is rotating" based on the instrument readings. * The 4 Forces and their Actions in Flight. -Lift -Weight -Drag -Thrust - That's right! We are back to Basics Managing forces. *Stability *Turns, Loads and Load Factors *Maneuvers Coordinated PRECISE Maneuvers with ONLY Instruments!!! This will really test your knowledge and skills on Rotation, Forces and Correlation of Actions to Indications. This is where people really come to understand the difference between the "pain of discipline and the pain of regret." All of that extra time and effort taken to really grasp the fundamentals in the Private Pilot Training pays off in the instrument world! *Stalls and Spins Yu are doing stalls for fun NOW - so these are NO BIG DEAL. Most people even find them easier in the instrument flying. *Ground Effect - USE THE FORCE! Really you will feel it and verify by your instruments. *Wake Turbulence - "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!" Aviation and Instrument WeatherAviation and Instrument Weather - Defines and explores different weather conditions as well as helps the instrument pilot understand the "Cause and Effects" relationships on the aircraft.This section will have you screaming at the local weather person and have all of your friends calling you when they are planning their day out at the lake. You will know what the weather will be, why and most importantly you will be prepared for the effects - just in case of "SURPRISE" conditions! You will be studying: *Atmosphere *High Altitude Weather *Temperature *Wind *Moisture and Precipitation *Stable and Unstable Air *Clouds *Common IMC Producers *Air Masses and Front *Turbulence *Thunderstorms *Microbursts *Icing *Wind Shear There will definately be a New and Different meaning to you when someone says "They just called up to talk about the weather!" Instrument Pilot Weather ServicesInstrument Pilot Weather Services - When it comes to weather data there is no such thing as Too Much information!This section of the learning plan will teach you about the major weather resources available, what information you get from each service and how to compile, analyze and interpret the data! We will be learning about the following: *Aviation Routine Weather Report (METAR) *Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) *Aviation Area Forecast (FA) *Pilot Reports (UA and Radar) *Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FD) *Inflight Weather Advisories (WA,WS,WST) *Transcribed Weather Broadcast (TWEB) *Enroute Flight Advisory Service (EFAS) *Convective Outlook (AC) *Service Analysis Chart *Weather Depiction Chart *Radar Summary Chart *Constant Pressure Chart *Tropopause Data Chart *Significant Weather Prognostics Chart *Convective Outlook Chart *XM Weather Service At this point you will have a Great understanding of: How weather works, Where to get the data to make your decisions and How to Aviate through that weather using your Knowledge! Understanding the Flight InstrumentsUnderstanding the Flight Instruments - Reading the the numbers and knowing what the "pretty little colors" stand for is just a small part of Understanding the flight instruments.This section of the learning plan provides a DEEP understanding of How the instruments work (or don't), Interpretation of data, Reliability of data, Multiple and Optional instrument use to obtain and verify information. This area also delves into Positive action steps, based on the data received, to fulfill the "in command" portion of your title as "Pilot in command". Areas of study: *Airspeeds *Altitudes *Altimeter Settings *Vertical Speed Indicator *Attitude Indicator *Turn Coordinator *Heading Indicator *Magnetic Compass *Slave Gyro *Instrument Error & Failure *Fundamental Skills *Attitude Instrument Flying *Unusual Attitude Recoveries It can NOT be said strongly enough that- The time spent and the discipline applied to learning everything you can about the instruments, their idiosyncrasies and factors that effect them will dictate to large extent your success if/when you are really in IMC conditions. Instrument NavigationInstrument Navigation - So you can't see anything outside and you still have to takeoff, get where you are going and land the aircraft.No Problem! It will take a little more than just "Luck" to accomplish thes task... It will take Education, Skills and Tools! Navigational Aids are a part of the tools required. They are the source for the information that your Flight Instruments detect. Following are the Navigational Aids that will be addressed. *NAVAID Classes *DME *VOR *HSI *ADF *RMI *RNAV and LORAN *ILS *MLS and GPS We know - all those initials it looks like a VERY POORLY written text message. By the end of this section - you will know what they all are, what they mean, what they do and how to use them.
Instrument Pilot Rules and RegulationsInstrument Pilot Rules and Regulations -More freedom = more rules! Do you feel like a teenager again?We will go through the following: *Regulations and Procedures *Requirements and Instrument Rating *Instrument Currency Requirements *Equipment Requirements *Inspection Requirements *Oxygen Requirements *Logbook Requirements *Preflight Requirements *Airspace *Cloud Clearance and Visibility Requirements Aircraft Accident/Incident Reporting and NOTAMS - Somebody has to be able to tell the Non-educated pilots what forms to use and how to fill them out after the accident! *Spatial Disorientation *Optical Illusions *Cockpit Lighting and Scanning *Altitude and Course Requirements *Communication Reports *Loss Communication Requirements Seriously - the rules and regs are there for our safety and the safety of others in the air and on the ground. Knowing these is crucial to keep the freedoms that you have worked so hard to earn. IFR DepartureIFR Departure - "The journey of 1,000 miles begins with the first step." or "It's hard to go somewhere if you never leave!"Every time you fly there will be phases of the trip. We have already dealt with some of the preparatory Planning Phases on the ground like Weather and Notams. This section deals specifically with the Departure Phase and the preparation and items that you need to know PRIOR to departure. *Flight Plan Requirements *Clearance Requirements *ATC Clearance/Separations *Departure Procedures (DPs) *Services Available to Pilots *Pilot/Controller Roles and Responsibilities *Airport Lighting, Signs and Marking Aids *VFR-On-Top An educated pilot will become familiar with as much of this on the ground as possible before departure. We are sure you can see how important the Education portion is in becoming a pilot. Instrument Enroute FlightInstrument Enroute Flight - Some more things you should already have figured out on your plan BEFORE you fly!This section teaches you best practices on flying your plan in your head and on paper. *Instrument Altitudes *Enroute Low Altitude Chart *Holding *Estimated Time Enroute (ETE) *Fuel Consumption Here are a few quotes to get you in the thought process: "If you fail to plan -you plan to fail" or "Plan your flight - fly your plan!" Instrument Arrival and ApproachInstrument Arrival and Approach - The final stage to the instrument training and the final phase of your real time is the arrival and approach!The Arrival and Approach section deals with exactly that Arrival and Approach. *STARs *Communications During Arrival *Instrument Approach Terms and Abbreviations *Instrument Approach Procedures Chart (IAP) *Radar Approaches *Visual and Contact Approaches *Timed Approaches from Holding *Missed Approach *RVR *Inoperative Components *Hazards on Approach *Closing the Flight Plan At the end of this section the Pilot will be able to do so much more than just pass some written test. They will be able to use their education to achieve better results and a deeper understanding during the training phase of their certification, travel safely under IMC conditions and understand their options. In shorter ATUSchool.com Students - THINK like pilots instead os just acting like pilots!
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