CB IR Ground school

Overview

Competency Based Instrument Rating theory course overview

The Instrument Rating theoretical knowledge instruction course consists of approximately 80 hours of instruction. ProfiPilot Training competency-based modular IR course comprises of 80 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction. The theoretical knowledge course may contain computer-based training and e-learning elements. A minimum amount of 10% of classroom instruction will be provided.

ProfiPilot Training utilizes the distance learning means of the instruction supplemented by the classroom instructor-led instruction. The CB-IR theoretical course is followed by the CB-IR written exam in Exam Institute. 

Subjects

The Competency Based IR theory instruction covers following subjects:

• 010 Air law;
• 022 Aircraft general knowledge — instrumentation;
• 033 Flight planning and monitoring;
• 040 Human performance;
• 050 Meteorology;
• 061 Radio navigation; and
• 090 Communications;

Follow up

Once you have completed your Competency Based Instrument Rating exams, you need to complete your CB-IR flight training. The training is followed by an CB Instrument Rating skill test with an EASA IRE(A) which has to be completed within the next 36 months, counted from the day when you have successfully completed the theoretical knowledge examination.