Basic Instrument Rating Multi Engine

Overview

BIR(A) ME training overview

A Multi-engine Basic Instrument Rating course comprises of 4 modules which can be flown in multi-engine aeroplane, in simulator or by combination of both. All four modules of BIR course except the en-route training may be commenced outside but shall be completed at ProfiPilot Training. The basic instrument rating is than very flexible competency-based training course. 

There is however no flight time required. You only need to be trained to proficiency. It simply means to be good enough to pass the skill test. The core module of instrument flying skills must always be completed first, and after having done so, you may choose which further module to tackle next, within a timescale that suits you. This takes into account the fact that general aviation pilots may often not have the time or financial resources to commit to a more conventional continuous course of training towards the instrument rating.

Flying

The flight instruction towards EASA Basic Instrument Rating comprises the following instrument flight instruction modules flown in single-engine aeroplane. Module 1 has to be taken first and comprises of some kind of basic instrument flying. Modules 2 and 3 can be taken on your own convenience.

• Module 1 – the core flying training module of flight handling skills by sole reference to instruments;
• Module 2 – the applied flying training module of IFR departure, holding, 2D and 3D approach procedures;
• Module 3 – the applied flying training module of en-route IFR flight procedures;
• Module 4 – the applied flying training module with one engine inoperative (asymmetric instrument approach and go-around procedures)

The simulator may be used for flight instruction towards all BIR modules. Although you will receive training in the aeroplane which will be used for the BIR skill test.

Exemptions

If you are thinking to obtain BIR Single Engine and hold an ICAO PPL(A) or ICAO CPL(A) together with valid ICAO Instrument Rating you may be fully credited towards the Basic Instrument Rating training course. However you have to be a holder or to comply with the Multi-engine class rating requirements required for EASA MEP(land) class rating.

One of the main requirements is you to have experience of at least 25 IFR flight hours as pilot-in-command on aeroplanes.