Instrument Panel R22 N74597 Instrument Rating in the R22/R44

Become an Instrument Rated Pilot

Most companies, ranging from Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS), to operators in the Gulf of Mexico, will require all their pilots to be instrument rated. Actually, most flight schools, when hiring, will favor Certified Flight Instrument Instructors (CFII). In order to meet this need, Florida Helicopter's Instructors are CFIIs. The R22 Beta II is equipped with the latest avionics and instrumentation, such as a Garmin 430WAAS GPS. Please note that this is an Instrument Trainer, and we will train under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) only. You must hold,at least,a Private Pilot Certifictate and a valid 3rd Class Medical

The Instrument Rating Course will require a minimum of 35 hrs. of aeronautical experience that consists of a least :

  • a. 3 hrs of instrument training within the preceding 60 days prior to the practical test, and
  • b. 1 IFR cross-country flight of more than 100 nm in the aircraft rating sought
    • The ground time required will be 30 hrs.



    Weather and resources permitting, a dedicated student, will be Instrument rated in about 3 months