Basic Instrument Rating (BIR)

Basic Instrument Rating

Training towards a Basic Instrument Rating (Theory Course and Practical Training)

Advantages of the Basic Instrument Rating

Pre-Entry Requirements
  • EASA PPL or higher
  • Medical Class 2 (with IR Check) oder higher
  • ICAO Language Proficiency English minimum Level 4 (can be completed with us, more infos here)
  • Unrestricted Radio License for IFR: AZF (can be completed with us)
Theoretical Knowledge Training/Theory Course
  • Online Theory Course
    • our course consists of 3 modules
    • the course is 100% online, there is no mandatory attendance or on-site times
    • the scope of the course is precisely tailored to the content of the BIR (usually the courses include the scope of the CB-IR, which makes the theory course unnecessarily long an extensive, and therefore time consuming).
    • Time required to complete the theory course: 35 hours
  • Preparation for the theoretical exam using question training databases
  • After completion of the course and sufficient training for the theoretical exam at the authority: registration with the authority for the  theoretical exam (either individual modules or combined)
Practical Training/Flight Training
  • use of non-approved simulators/training devices is possible
  • flight training can be done on your own aircraft (please get in touch for details)
  • no minimum training hours
Comparison BIR - CB-IR
  • BIR ist nur im Bereich der EASA gültig (z.b. kein USA, UK, …)
  • BIR Wetterminima:
    • Wolkenuntergrenze +200ft
    • RVR 1500m
Upgrade Path: from BIR -> CB-IR
  • Voraussetzung: 50h PIC IFR Zeit nach Erhalt des BIR
  • 10h praktische Ausbildung an der ATO
  • keine weitere Theorieprüfung
  • Prüfungsflug mit einem Examiner

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