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Coaching Plan: Instrument Rating (Part 3 of 3)

IFR Scenario-Based Training (With ATC/PilotEdge)

Put your fundamental IFR skills from parts 1 & 2 to use in an immersive environment with simulated ATC from PilotEdge. Practice the full use of your EFB’s flight planning capabilities and autopilot in a realistic environment.

About this coaching plan

This one-on-one remote coaching plan is intended for instrument rating students who already have a solid foundation in the basic maneuvers and mechanics of instrument flying (such as flying holds and approaches), but would like to put everything together in a scenario-based environment using online ATC.

Syllabus Option A — PilotEdge ZLA Coverage Area

In the ZLA coverage area, we recommend utilizing the PilotEdge I-Rating Flights as a coaching plan.

Syllabus Option B — PilotEdge Western Coverage Area

  • IFR-1: Basic vectored IFR flight (PAE-PAE, round robin with ILS approach)
  • IFR-2: Basic IFR flight planning and ILS approach (PAE-BFI)
  • IFR-3: Basic IFR flight planning and RNAV approach (BFI-OLM)
  • IFR-4: IFR flight planning with Victor airways (OLM-PAE) and flying a published hold
  • IFR-5: IFR flight from OLM to BFI
  • IFR-6: Multiple approaches at PAE and S43, including an intro to DME arcs and missed approaches
  • IFR-7: PAE-PWT, missed approach, diversion to Seatac (SEA)
  • IFR-8: Advanced IFR operations. ELN-YKM-ELN, covering uncontrolled airport IFR departures, an Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP) out of ELN, the LOC/DME BC B approach at YKM, and the YKM GROMO 4 departure (a SID containing a DME ARC).
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Coaching Plan: Instrument Rating (Part 3 of 3)

IFR Scenario-Based Training (With ATC/PilotEdge)

Put your fundamental IFR skills from parts 1 & 2 to use in an immersive environment with simulated ATC from PilotEdge. Practice the full use of your EFB’s flight planning capabilities and autopilot in a realistic environment.

Estimated

14-18

Hours

Starting at

$693

USD

Similar to the cost of

2 real-world flight lesson in a Cessna 172
For real-world pilots and hobbyists
Basic instrument flight and navigation skills required (including the mechanics of flying approaches)
100% Online & 1-on-1
You fly your simulator while your instructor remotely coaches you.
Certified Flight Instructors
Our CFIs are experts in using flight sims to enhance your real-world training.
Flexible & customizable
Either complete the entire syllabus, or pick and choose which sessions you prefer.
Recordings and Suggested Practice
Optionally record your lessons for reviewing as many times as you wish. Get suggested practice exercises from your instructor.
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