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Command Instrument Rating

The Command Instrument Rating (CIR) is the most demanding, challenging and rewarding qualification to obtain. This course will equip you with the skills to navigate enroute and depart/arrive in meteorological conditions requiring sole reference to flight instruments and navigation aids.

Airborne Aviation offers both single-engine (SECIR) and multi-engine command instrument rating (MECIR) courses utilising aircraft with the latest technology. On completion of your course a successful pass in the flight test will see you issued with a Command Instrument Rating without restrictions, additionally a perpetual Private Instrument Flight Rating (PIFR) with all flight procedure authorisations.

The Command Instrument Rating (CIR) course has three main components:

  • Simulator Training
  • Flight Training
  • Theory Examination


Flight Training and Experience Requirements

Aeronautical experience requirements for the issue of a Command Instrument Rating are detailed in Civil Aviation Order (CAO) 40.2.1. The requirements are summarised as follows:

  • 40 hours instrument time total
  • 20 hours cross-country instrument time
  • 10 hours night flight total
  • 5 hours of night flight as pilot in command
  • 50 hours cross-country flight time as pilot in command

Approximately half of your instrument time will be completed in our modern synthetic trainer (simulator). The purpose of the synthetic trainer is to safely and economically teach you the procedures involved in both navigating and conducting departures/approaches utilising NDB, VOR, RNAV(GNSS), ILS and LLZ aids.


Instrument Rating Exam Structure

The Instrument Rating Exam (IREX) is a single exam.

This examination is booked through and delivered by Assessment Services Pty Ltd.

Airborne Aviation does not typically run scheduled IREX theory classes. A number of organisations provide regular scheduled part/full time theory courses and we can provide recommendations when requested. Many students elect to self-study in their own time, if choosing to do this your instructor can provide you with assistance as required.


Command Instrument Rating (MECIR) Estimate

Below is an estimate based on list pricing current at 28th October 2011 and includes all the training an average trainee requires to be adequately prepared for the flight test.

Courses typically run on a one-to-one basis and are designed to fit in to both your schedule and budget constraints.

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Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating

Simulator Training
- 20 Hours Dual
- Briefings 		$2,705
Flight Training
- 10 Hours Twin-Engine Dual (PA34 Seneca II)
- 10 Hours Single-Engine Dual (C182T)
- Briefings
 $9,023
Landing / Movement / Enroute Charges
- Landing Fees (12)
- Camden Movement Fees (8)
- IFR Enroute/Approach Charges
 $395
MECIR Flight Test
- 3.5 Hours Hire (PA34 Seneca II)
- Camden Movement Fee (1)
- Landing Fees (4)
- CASA Approved Testing Officer
- Licence Fee
 $2,213

Estimated Total:
  • Price is exclusive of GST.
  • Payment can be made as you go, pre-paid in full or via installments. Pre-payment can attract a discount of up to 7.5%.
  • Theory and examinations administered externally are not included in this estimate.
  • Hours quoted are the minimum requirements which are achivable by most trainees. If you do not meet the required standard at the completion of the course additional hours training will be required before you can be recommended by the CFI for a flight test.
$14,336
   
Option 1: Night Command Experience
If you do not have the required 5 hours in command at night additional training and solo authorisation at night is required.
- 1 Hour Dual (C172)
- 5 Hours Command (C172)
- Logbook Authorisation
- Camden Movement Fees (6)
 add $1,609
Option 2: Single-Engine Instrument Rating Only
Replace 14 hours multi-engine for:
- 10 Hours Dual (C182T)
- 4 Hours Flight Test (C182T)		 deduct $1,616
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