Cirrus®, the recognized global leader in Personal Aviation, today expanded its Cirrus Approach™ Flight Training curriculum with the new Cirrus Instrument Rating Program. The Instrument Rating Program was designed by Cirrus Instructor Pilots for pilots interested in obtaining an Instrument Rating in a Cirrus aircraft. The program combines self-study content with in-person flight training.
“The Cirrus Instrument Rating Program represents our commitment to safety and growing the Personal Aviation industry,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer of Cirrus. “To date, Cirrus Approach has over 25,000 users who have completed 33,000 courses. Cirrus is continuously growing its flight training capabilities as an investment to our owners and their lifetime of aircraft ownership.”
Pilot and Personal Aviation Advancement
The Cirrus Instrument Rating Program now offers owners a clear training progression to maximize Cirrus aircraft use, enabling them to fly more frequently and in a wider range of weather and terrain. The Cirrus Instrument Rating Program emphasizes safe best practices for pilots operating Cirrus aircraft.
Instrument Rating Program Structure
The Cirrus Instrument Rating Program includes three segments – Flight Lessons, Knowledge Test Prep and Supplemental Lessons – all designed to offer the student and instructor maximum flexibility while providing high levels of support along the way. The three segments include:
- Flight Lessons – Cirrus Flight Lessons serve as the core of the program and can be adapted to match the student’s needs, whether you are graduating from the Private Pilot Program or are a seasoned pilot.
- Knowledge Test Prep – The Knowledge Test Prep is a new functionality added to the Cirrus Approach Learning Platform designed to help students pass the FAA Written Exam.
- Supplemental Lessons – The Supplemental Lessons are optional and are intended to be used by students who are starting their Instrument Rating immediately after earning their Private Pilot License. These lessons are structured training events designed to help less experienced students accumulate the necessary flight hours while developing their flight skills.
Enrollment, Duration and Cost
Students can enroll in the Instrument Rating Program through Cirrus Approach and then will need to locate a nearby Cirrus Training Center to schedule their in-person flight lessons. The course can be tailored to the student’s experience level, so the total time needed to complete the program varies from one to four months. The course materials start at $950 and do not include instructor rates, Cirrus aircraft rental fees, or the cost of fuel.
To learn more about the Cirrus Instrument Rating Program, visit cirrus.link/instrumentrating.
Over Cirrus
Cirrus is de erkende wereldleider in persoonlijke luchtvaart en fabrikant van de bestverkochte zuigermotoren van de SR-serie en de Vision Jet®, de eerste eenmotorige persoonlijke jet in de wereld en de winnaar van de Robert J. Collier Trophy. Opgericht in 1984 heeft het bedrijf de prestaties, het comfort en de veiligheid van de luchtvaart opnieuw gedefinieerd met innovaties zoals het Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – het eerste FAA-gecertificeerde parachute-veiligheidssysteem voor het hele vliegtuig dat standaard is geïntegreerd in een vliegtuig. Tegenwoordig zijn wereldwijd 19 miljoen uur vlieguren verstreken met Cirrus vliegtuigen, en 280 mensen zijn veilig naar huis teruggekeerd naar hun families als gevolg van de integratie van CAPS als standaarduitrusting op alle Cirrus vliegtuigen. Het bedrijf heeft zeven vestigingen in de Verenigde Staten, waaronder Duluth, Minnesota; Grand Forks, Noord-Dakota; Greater Dallas, Texas; Greater Phoenix, Arizona; Greater Orlando, Florida; Knoxville, Tennessee en Benton Harbor, Michigan. Meer informatie vindt u op cirrusaircraft.com.