The Instrument Rating
A modular self-study program for the JAA Instrument Rating, in one module, with a 1-week consolidation at the CAPT offices. The material itself is not difficult to master, but there is a lot of it, so you should allow about 2-3 months for the whole process, including taking the exams, based on 6 hours a day, Monday to Friday, but this could be longer or (slightly) shorter, depending on your aptitude, finances, weather, family commitments, etc. (a more realistic figure is 15 study hours per week).
There are seven subjects to be covered, but if you already hold a JAA CPL(H), you are exempt Human Factors.
To start the course, you must hold an ICAO PPL(H), and have enough knowledge of maths and physics to understand the course content, although much of what you need is included. It is recommended that you obtain a Class 1 medical, because all the studying in the world is no use unless you pass it. It is also recommended that you obtain 100 flying hours, because the subject matter is better understood if you have some flying experience.
You will initially receive the course notes, plus progress tests that must be completed and submitted every week, and in which you must gain a pass mark of 75%. We are obliged to keep a close eye on your progress, and there is an 18-month window in which to complete your studies. For the support service, we are available on telephone, fax, skype and email, and if we can't give you an immediate answer, we aim to produce a solution within 24 hours.
The consolidation takes place at Buckingham, near Osxford, England. Consolidation takes place in the last week of the month before the exams.
The course costs £795, including VAT, which can be split up as follows, for people who are exempt some requirements (and to help with cashflow!):
- Course notes, including progress tests (not the answers!) £395
- 1 week classroom consolidation £400
As of early 2010, the exams cost £66 per paper, and are sat at Gatwick in the second week of every month, alternating with the CPL(H).
Don't forget accommodation, and extra equipment as some items required for the course, such as the Douglas Protractor, Flight Computer, etc. are not included in the course prices.
This course is also accepted by the Irish Civil Aviation Authority.
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These progress tests are for the use of CAPT students. If you are not a CAPT student but have stumbled across them, you may use them as an aid for your own studies, as a gesture of goodwill on our part, but they are NOT a replacement for the online databases (as listed below). You may not alter, deface, sell or otherwise distribute them.
Online JAA question banks:
Progress Tests (NOT exempt Human Factors):
- Progress Test 1
- Progress Test 2
- Progress Test 3
- Progress Test 4
- Progress Test 5
- Progress Test 6
- Progress Test 7
- Progress Test 8
- Progress Test 9
- Progress Test 10
- Progress Test 11
- Progress Test 12
- Progress Test 13
- Progress Test 14
Progress Tests (with JAA CPL(H) - exempt Human Factors):