The Bristow Academy Single Engine Instrument Rating course is conducted on the Bell 206 JetRanger at the Instrument Training School in Norwich, UK. Students wishing to take this program must have the Bell 206 type rating on their JAA CPL(H), or JAA PPL(H) with night qualification. Information on Bristow Academy's Bell 206 Type Rating course, conducted in Titusville, Florida, can be found HERE.
The student must also hold a JAA Flight Radio Telephony Operator's License.
The single engine instrument rating must be upgraded to a multi-engine instrument rating within 6 years of test date.
Experience Requirements
Knowledge Requirements
Credits for Qualified Service Pilots (QSPs)
IR Conversion Requirements
Re-Validation and Renewal
Course Costs
Accommodation Options
To apply for the IR(H) pilots must be able to show that they have 50 hours cross-country flight time as Pilot in Command, in airplanes or helicopters, of which at least 10 hours must be in helicopters.
Pilots wishing to obtain a multi-engine instrument rating must have 70 hours Pilot in command experience to obtain their first multi-engine type rating.
Students wishing to obtain a JAA IR(H) must pass theory exams in the following subjects:
Air Law/Operational Procedures
Aircraft General Knowledge
Flight Performance and Planning
Human Performance and Limitations
Meteorology
Navigation
Communications (IFR)
Students who have passed the JAR-FCL ATPL(H) examinations are credited with the above theory requirements. However, the IR(H) course must be completed and applied for within 3-years of passing the last ATPL(H) exam.
At this time Bristow Academy is not able to provide JAA IR(H) theory courses to those pilots who have only JAA CPL(H) theory examination passes.
Credits for Qualified Service Pilots (QSPs)
ICAO IR(H) to JAR-FCL IR(H)
Pilots must first have a JAA PPL(H) with night qualification or JAA CPL(H)
- If a pass in JAR-FCL ATPL(H) exams has not already been attained pilots must take IR theory knowledge instruction and pass all JAR-FCL theory exams at IR level. The amount of theory knowledge required is at the discretion of the Head of Training at an approved training provider.
- Complete a minimum of 15 hours of instrument instruction (including the 170A Flight Test) of which 5 hours may be in a FNPT 1 or 10 hours in a FNPT 2 or Flight Simulator. The Bristow Academy Instrument Training School currently operates an FNPT1.
- Complete any additional training required to prepare for the Skills Test.
- Pass the JAR IR(H) Skills Test.
ICAO IR (A) to JAR-FCL IR(H)
Pilots must first have a JAA PPL(H) with night qualification or JAA CPL(H)
- If a pass in JAR-FCL ATPL(H) exams has not already been attained pilots must take IR theory knowledge instruction and pass all JAR-FCL theory exams at IR level. The amount of theory knowledge required is at the discretion of the Head of Training at an approved training provider.
- Complete a minimum of 25 hours of instrument flight time under instruction (including 170A flight test).
- Complete any additional training required to prepare for the Skills Test.
- Pass the JAR IR(H) Skills Test.
JAR-FCL IR(A) to JAR-FCL IR(H)
Pilots must first have a JAA PPL(H) with night qualification or JAA CPL(H)
- Complete a minimum of 10 hours of instrument flight instruction (including 170A flight test).
- Pass the JAR IR(H) Skills Test
An IR(H) is valid for 12 months.
Re-Validation
An IR(H) re-validation will normally be combined with the relevant type rating re-validation requirements by proficiency check.
Single engine and multi engine instrument rating privileges are separate and must be re-validated separately.
IR(H) privileges are also type specific.
Renewal
The renewal requirements for a JAA IR(H) are based upon the time that has elapsed since the rating expired. The expiration date is determined by the date of expiry of the most recent IR(H) proficiency check entered on the license. However, if IR privileges have been exercised on another type of aircraft (UK/JAR IR(A), or ICAO license (airplanes or helicopters), or under UK military IR qualification (airplane or helicopter), the renewal requirement will be based on the expiry date of that IR.
Q. Has your IR(H) expired less than 5 years?
A. You must pass an IR(H) proficiency check with an authorized examiner.
Q. Has your IR(H) expired by more than 5 years, but less than 7 years?
A. For single-pilot aircraft you must pass an IR(H) proficiency check with a UK CAA Staff Examiner. For multi-pilot aircraft you must pass a type rating skill test with, or observed by, a UK CAA Flight Operations Training Inspector.
Q. Has your IR(H) expired by more than 7 years?
A. For single-pilot aircraft you must pass an IR(H) skills test with a UK CAA Staff flight Examiner. For multi-pilot aircraft you must pass a type rating skill test with, or observed by, a UK CAA Flight Operations Training Inspector. You will also be required to re-take the IR(H) theory examinations.
Accommodation Options:
Norwich Instrument Training School
Hotels
Name & Address |
Tel/Fax/Website |
Distance from School |
Description |
Holiday Inn |
T 01603 410544 |
Approximately 1 mile |
4 Star RAC Listed |
Jarvis Hotel |
T 01603 787260 |
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Quality Hotel |
T 01603 741161 |
Approximately 4 miles |
3 Star RAC Listed |
Spixworth Hotel |
T 01603 898288 |
Approximately 6 miles |
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Aylsham Lodge |
T 01263 734851 |
Approximately 10 miles |
Guesthouse
Name & Address |
Tel/Fax/Website |
Distance from School |
Description |
Church Farm |
T 01603 898020 |
Approximately 2 miles |
|
Becklands |
T 01603 898582 |
Approximately 2 miles |
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Woodmans Farm |
T 01603 756658 |
Approximately 10-minute drive |
Recommended by previous students |
Bed & Breakfast
Name & Address |
Tel/Fax/Website |
Distance from School |
Description |
Cairdean |
T 01603 419041 |
Approximately 1 mile |
|
Lower Farm |
T 01603 891291 |
Approximately 2-3 miles |
Recommended by previous students |
The Larches |
T 01603 415420 |
Approximately 3 miles |
Country Hostelry
Name & Address |
Tel/Fax/Website |
Distance from School |
Description |
The Blue Boar Inn |
T 01603 426802 |
Approximately 3-4 miles |
Recommended by previous students |
Marsham Arms |
T 01603 754268 |
Approximately 6 miles |
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Plough Inn |
T 01263 735000 |
Approximately 6 miles |
Rooms for Rent
Address |
Tel/E-mail |
Distance from School |
Description |
76 St. Leonards Road |
07919 537837 |
Approximately 4 miles from airport |
Close to city centre. |
