instrument rating Ground School
Build a solid foundation for your instrument rating flight training and prepare for the Instrument Rating Airplane Knowledge Test.
What: Instrument Rating Ground School
When: Thursday evenings, starting March 3rd, 2022 through June 2nd, 2022 (14 weeks)
Where: Foothill Flight Center - 3374 Mira Loma Dr, Cameron Park, CA 95682
Cost: $399 (includes course materials)
Our ground school will simultaneously help you prepare for pass the Instrument Rating Airplane knowledge exam, as well help you develop the experience and skills to confidently and safely fly in the IFR system. Our instructors will leverage real-world IFR flight scenarios and flight simulators each week, helping you understand how to apply your newly-learned knowledge and skill.
Registration is required. Please call us or submit your interest through the form below and a Foothill Flight Center representative will follow-up with you.
Schedule of Topics
Week 1 - Introduction to Instrument Training
Week 2 - Flight Instruments and Attitude Instrument Flying
Week 3 - Instrument Navigation
Week 4 - Airports, Airspace and Flight Information
Week 5 - ATC and the IFR System
Week 6 - Departures and Arrivals
Week 7 - En Route Charts and Procedures
Week 8 - Approach Charts and Procedures
Week 9 - VOR and ILS Approaches
Week 10 - RNAV Approaches
Week 11 - Meteorology
Week 12 - Interpreting Weather Data
Week 13 - Human Factors and IFR Single-Pilot Resource Management
Week 14 - Review