Instrument Rating Restricted - IR(R)

What can I do with my IR(R)?

With an IR(R), you can fly a single engine aircraft in IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) in Class D, E, F and G airspace (excluding airways). You can utilise approaches such as NDB, VOR, ILS and RNAV instrument approaches where visibility is not less than 1500 meters. The IR(R) is only valid in UK airspace and the Channel Islands.

The course will be delivered by our Instrument Rated Instructors meaning that all of your training with us can be used towards a full Instrument Rating.

What are the pre-course requirements?

You must hold at minimum a UK PPL (A) with a Class 2 Medical and have completed a minimum of 10 hours solo time since completing your PPL.

How much does an IR(R) cost?

We are pleased to offer three IR(R) packages to our members. These prices are based on our Cessna 172 however an upgrade to our new Diamond DA40 G1000 and Piper PA28 is also available.

The prices below include aircraft hire, instructor costs, insurance, headset hire and all landing & circuit fees. You are responsible for payment of all instrument approach fees (where applicable).

Approach fees cost on average £20 per instrument approach. You can expect to complete roughly 10 instrument approaches during your IR(R) training.

Gold - £4,999

  • 15 Hours flight training (Including briefings and de-briefings)

  • 6 Hours of ground school with Instructor

  • 6 Hours in the SEMET Simulator with Instructor or Mentor

  • Instrument Theory Exam

Silver - £4,699

  • 15 Hours flight training (Including briefings and de-briefings)

  • 6 Hours of Ground school with Instructor

  • Instrument Theory Exam

Bronze - £4,500

  • 15 Hours flight training (Including briefings and de-briefings)

Piper PA28 Upgrade - £300

Diamond DA40 G1000 Upgrade - £1,200

If you would rather pay-as-you-fly or use your own aircraft for training, please click here.

How do I book?

Please call 01483 363 078 or email theteam@semetaviation.co.uk to chat through our course options.

Terms and Conditions

  • Membership is not included in the price above. Please click here to learn about our membership options.

  • If you require more flight training on top of our packages this will be charged at our ‘pay-as-you-fly’ dual IRR training rate.

  • The student is responsible for paying all approach fees in relation to their training.

  • It is the student’s responsibility to organise training and other course requirements.

  • Refunds will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. We will always endeavour to accommodate our customers where we can.

  • Prices for our products are subject to change without notice.

  • A fuel surcharge may apply.

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