Instrument Rating

Ground School

Fly confidently in the system

AviatorPro’s Online Instrument Rating Ground School is built to help you master IFR procedures, weather strategy, and avionics workflows fast. Video lessons make complex instrument concepts approachable so you’re ready for the FAA Knowledge Test and the next training flight.

•Expert-led breakdowns of IFR regs, procedures, and clearances
•Scenario training for departures, enroute, and approach phases
•Lifetime access to refresh before every flight in the system

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Course price: $500

See the IFR Course in Action

Watch a quick preview of the Instrument Rating ground school to preview the lessons, avionics demos, and briefing style before you enroll.

What’s Included

30+ hours of structured IFR lessons, drills, and downloadable resources.

Instrument Foundations

Instrument flying principles & scan techniques
IFR regulations, currency, & equipment
Flight planning, charts, and clearances
Approach plates & minimums

Weather Strategy

Reading prog charts, PIREPs, & icing forecasts
Thunderstorm avoidance & alternate planning
Decision making with real-world scenarios
Autopilot, GPS, & avionics workflows

Time & Bonuses

Estimated: 30+ hours
AI summaries
Lesson quizzes & progress tracking
FAA (linked resources)

Train smarter, not longer

40% less instruction time on average

Method

Briefings, approach walkthroughs, and scenario debriefs that translate directly to the cockpit.

AviatorPro

IFR-focused drills
Avionics workflow demos
Checkride confidence

Traditional

Unstructured practice
Dense handbook cram
Guesswork on weather

Everything you need to pass

Practical, visual, and aligned with the Instrument Rating Airman Certification Standards.

Expert Instruction

CFII-led lessons that unpack complex IFR procedures and regulations.

Interactive Lessons

Approach plate overlays, nav system demos, and quick quizzes for recall.

FAA Test Prep

Targeted drills and question review so the Knowledge Test feels familiar.

Real-world Scenarios

Departure, enroute, and approach case studies with decision-making checklists.

AviatorIntel

Included with enrollment

Get instant AI‑assisted summaries of any lesson — with key takeaways, definitions, and insights. Review information faster, curated custom learning, and clarify tricky topics right inside the course.