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Excellentia Pilot Training - Instrument Rating

Instrument Rating

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The Instrument Rating (IR) course trains pilots to fly safely and confidently in a wide range of weather conditions using only instruments for navigation and control. It covers procedures for departure, en-route, approach, and landing phases under instrument flight rules (IFR). Key topics include instrument scanning, radio navigation, IFR regulations, and decision-making in low-visibility environments. Flight training involves both simulator and in-aircraft instruction. The IR is essential for commercial operations and airline careers, and it’s also a valuable qualification for those seeking flexibility and advancement in the wider aviation industry.

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Instrument Rating Course Details

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  • Minimum 45 flight hours during training

  • Including 15 Solo hours

  • 7 Exams
    - Navigation
    - Meteorology
    - Principles of flight
    - Engines, Airframes and Instruments (ATG)
    - Air Law
    - Flight Planning
    - Human Performance

  • Full Time Ground School

  • Duration 11 weeks

Entry Requirements

  • A valid PPL with Night Rating

  • A valid Class II aviation medical certificate

  • A general radio licence certificate

Qualifications

  • IFR under IMC - Flying by day or night

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Our Locations

Head Office
Hangar 1, Grand Central Airport
Johannesburg, South Africa

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Lanseria Office
Gate 9A, Airport Road, Lanseria International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa

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Tel: +27 11 701 2622

Email: info@flyexcellentia.com​

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© 2026 Excellentia Airline Academy. 
Excellentia Airline Academy is the trading name of EAA Holdings (Pty) Ltd (Reg. No. 2024/572684/07).
Flight training is conducted under ATO licences held by Skyhawk Aviation Ltd (SACAA/1147/ATO) and Aeronav Academy Ltd (SACAA/1110/ATO), both wholly owned and operated by the EAA Holdings Group.

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