7
Day Instrument Course Our iGATE advanced ATD is an indespensible tool that will enable you to learn more efficiently and effectively, allowing you to experience various emergency flight scenarios, while learning to analyze and manage these situations, even while flying approaches at airports all over the country. Up to 20 hours can be logged on the iGATE, as well as most of your checkride. We will utilize your aircraft (or ours for the additional hourly rate) for the remaining 10 hours and remainder of checkride. |
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Please keep in mind that the more preparation a student does prior to arriving for the course, the more likely the course can be completed in 7 days, sometimes even less.
Non U.S. Residents
Please go to https://www.flightschoolcandidates.gov/ and sign up for a new student account. Complete a training request, and select Glass Cockpit Aviation as the provider. Be sure to contact us so that we know to expect a training request from you.
Course
includes:
Unlimited
training in advanced and basic ATD (during normal work hours)
Training in your aircraft (or ours for additional rental charge)
Ground review to ensure you have an excellent understanding
of the IFR system
A visit to the air traffic control tower and radar facility to help you with your understanding of the IFR infrastructure
(this visit is a highlight of the course, as Boise has a fantastic group of controllers who will work hard to get you the best training experience possible)
Study Materials
There's a lot of great information here, the more you understand before arriving, the easier the course will be for you and the better your potential for success. We will not have time to cover every aspect of IFR flight, so you will be expected to be as prepared as possible before you arrived. If you need to complete the written test here, plan to arrive a day sooner to fit this into the schedule. We also recommend that you pick up a copy of the IFR "Oral Exam Guide" at a local pilot shop. This books has all the questions and answers that you may expect to encounter on you checkride. For the written exam, we recommend King Schools test prep videos. For additional material, order a copy of Rod Machado's Instrument Pilot's Handbook. This combination is great for learning what you need to know.
Options:
Piper Archer II for 10 hours (dual and checkride): $106/hr + tax
2005 Cirrus SR20 for 10 hours (dual and checkride): $179/hr + tax (additional checkout required if new to aircraft)
Written test: $150
Additional training per day: $495
Examiner
Fee for checkride: $300
Now available! Complete 12 day IFR course
$5950 - Includes 12 days of flight, ground and simulator instruction, all simulator use.
Aircraft charged (additional) at $106/hr for Archer, and $179/hr for the Cirrus
Additional training per day: $495
Examiner
Fee for checkride: $300
What
to bring:
• Passport or birth certificate
• A view limiting device (hood or foggles)
• Logbook, medical and pilot's license
• Headset
• Kneeboard
• Highlighters
• Notebook computer (not required, but very helpful, we have a wireless network that is available)
• Written test results, if applicable
• Aircraft Logbooks (If you bring your own aircraft)
• Flight Computer & Plotter, or tools that you use for flight planning (Instrument Rating only)
Most of you have probably not used an E6B or a plotter since you were a student pilot. Rather than relearn these tools, we recommend that you register for and familiarize yourselt with fltplan.com, or if you have an iPad we would suggest ForeFlight. . And yes, you can use either one to plan your sample flight for your checkride. We encourage you to use it for all your flight planning, VFR and IFR, and become familiar with its functions prior to arriving for your training. It is important that you understand the basic concepts of flight planning such as calculating ground speed, wind correction, route planning, etc., but it is also important that you understand how to use the latest planning tools so that you can quickly plan your route and examine alternatives.
U.S. citizens wishing to complete training for a new or additional certificate or rating in an aircraft weighing less than 12,500 pounds must present the flight school or flight instructor with evidence of U.S. citizenship. Evidence must be shown by one of the following:
• Valid unexpired U.S. passport
• Original birth certificate and government-issued picture ID
• Original certification of birth abroad (Form FS-545 or DS-1350) and government-issued picture ID
• Original certificate of U.S. citizenship (Form N-560 or N-561) and government-issued picture ID
Reservations:
Please call 877-728-8065 or email us to schedule training.
Reservations are taken on a first come, first served basis and
are often booked two or more months in advance. Plan accordingly.
A $1000
non refundable deposit is required to reserve a date for the
7 day IFR courses,
with the balance due when you arrive for training. Although
the balance
is not refundable, it can be used for another
course within 8 months.
If you cancel within 5 days of your
scheduled
appointment, full payment
of the course will be required prior to
rescheduling.
Read more about our cancellation policies.
Payment:
We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover. To
pay by credit card,
please call 877-728-8065 or
mail the deposit check to:
Glass Cockpit Aviation, 3653 Rickenbacker St. #202
Boise, ID 83705.
Please fill this out and email it to us when you register
Hotel Info
There are many great hotels in the immediate area. We recommend Cambria Suites, Inn America and Best Western Vista.
Holiday Inn Boise Airport (Ask for the Jackson Jet Center price of $79/night)
Inn America
Best Western Vista
Rental Car
Having your own transportation isn't required, but keep in mind that you will have more time for studying and seeing the local area if you rent one. Shuttle services are available, but may require extra planning and limit your options for meals. Rental cars are available at Jackson Jet Center (208-383-3300) which is very convenient if you are flying your own aircraft in. Alamo seems to have good rates, but check around.