Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) Rating
The IMC Rating is a national rating that can be added to a UK issued pilot licence. It is designed to enhance the privileges and instrument flying skills of a PPL holder that will enable a pilot to fly in weather conditions below the minimum requirements for a basic PPL holder.
What are the experience and training requirements
Prior to the issue of your IMC rating you should be able to demonstrate logbook evidence of at least 25 hours as PIC of aeroplanes after the issue of your PPL of which 5 hours must be on cross country (navigation) flights.
The flight training consists of:
• 15 Hours of training in the aircraft of which a minimum of 10 hours
must be by sole reference to instruments.
There is a ground examination for the IMC Rating which includes questions on the planning and execution of a typical flight under instrument flight rules. (IFR) The exam must be completed within 12 months and the flight test within 9 months preceding the date of application for the rating.
How much will it cost?
Here are the prices for our IMC training. All of our prices include VAT and there are no hidden charges.
Non-Group Member Hourly Rates
| Aircraft Type | Price | Landing Fee |
| Cessna 152 | £125 | £11.36 |
| Cessna 172R | £150 | £14.70 |
| Piper PA28RT-201T Arrow | £180 | £14.70 |
Group Member Hourly Rates
| Aircraft Type | Price | Landing Fee |
| Cessna 152 | £100 | £11.36 |
| Cessna 172R | £115 | £14.70 |
| Piper PA28RT-201T Arrow | £140 | £14.70 |
IMC
Rating Packages
Buying
a package is by far the most cost-effective way of funding your training.
Our IMC packages include:
- 15 Hours instruction in our well equipped aircraft
- Groundschool for all pre-flight and post flight briefs and de-briefs
- First attempt at the IMC written examination
- IMC test fee
- IMC Starter pack which includes a checklist, IFR kneeboard and series 5 of the Air Pilot's Manual series of books
| Aircraft Type | Price* |
Landing Fee |
| Cessna 152 | £1,782 | £11.36 |
| Cessna 172R | £2,138 | £14.70 |
| Piper PA28RT-201T Arrow | £2,565 | £14.70 |
* Excludes approach and landing fees.
