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Instrument Rating Practical (Checkride) Course
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Instrument Rating Practical (Checkride) Course
Guaranteed to pass your Instrument Pilot Oral Exam & Checkride
Pass your FAA Instrument Checkride with ease!
This course shows you a real-world ACS Instrument Rating Practical Test including both the oral and flight tests. You'll learn on-screen exactly what the FAA wants you to demonstrate to earn your Instrument rating.
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Ace Your FAA Instrument Rating Oral & Instrument Rating Practical Test
— Guaranteed!
Updated to the current FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) requirements
7.5 hours
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Everything You Need to Know to Ace Your ACS Instrument Rating Checkride
You will be completely prepared to demonstrate both your aviation knowledge for the oral exam and demonstrate your proficiency at flying IFR for your checkride—everything you need to know to show your examiner that you are truly ready to be an Instrument Rated Pilot. This course will show you exactly how to demonstrate your knowledge and perform each aerial maneuver to the ACS (Airman Certification Standards). This course is mobile friendly and can go anywhere you need to study.
Go from handshake to handshake with an actual FAA examiner
Learn what your examiner wants to hear and how to say it
Learn how to communicate IFR chart procedures including:
Approaches
Arrivals
Departures
Enroute
How to Prepare for the Instrument Rating Oral Test
You'll Learn how to demonstrate your aviation knowledge, including subjects like:
IFR Flight Planning
Holding Procedures
Aircraft Systems
Meteorology
IFR Regulations
How to Prepare for the Instrument Rating Flight Test
You'll learn how to perform basic attitude instrument flying & holding procedures with in-flight and air-to-air footage. You will be able to demonstrate good risk management—including situational awareness, collision avoidance, cockpit resource management and the appropriate use of checklists.
You’ll pass on your first attempt—or your money back
Accepted for FAA WINGS Credit
Martha King Takes the Practical Test with an Actual FAA Examiner
The earlier you know what's required for your FAA IFR Practical Test, the more prepared you'll be
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Don't wait until the last minute. Customers have told us that they wish they had started the Instrument Rating checkride prep course early in their training because it so clearly demonstrates every flying skill they had to master on their way to their certificate or rating.
The invaluable tips and in-flight footage will save you time and money as you'll be able to demonstrate your knowledge of instrument procedures to your Flight Instructor with ease!
Course Running Time:
Approximately 7.5 hours of video lessons
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Is this course right for me?
This course is designed to prepare you to take and pass the FAA Instrument Rating Practical Test (a.k.a. Instrument Rating Checkride).
What are the system requirements for this course?
Any device with an Internet browser and broadband Internet connection.
Can I use my smartphone to view the course materials?
Apple iPhone and iPad
We recommend using the Safari browser.
Free
bonus! You can download your lessons and take them later on an iPad or iPhone—even when not connected to the Internet. The free King Schools Companion app allows you to view and complete lessons in your course when no Internet connection is available. The app will automatically sync progress between all of your devices when your iOS device returns online. The free app is available through the iTunes App Store by searching for "
King Schools Companion
."
Follow the steps below to access your courses on your iOS device offline:
After you have created your iLearn account by following the instructions in the email you'll receive after you complete your order,
Download the King Schools Companion app through the iTunes App Store onto your iOS device while you are connected to the Internet.
Once your course(s) have finished loading, you can start studying offline!
Android
Your course is compatible with the Google Chrome browser on your Android device. The Chrome browser is available for free download from the Google Play Store by searching for "Chrome".
Does this course cover the ACS checkride?
Yes! This course has been updated to reflect the changes made by the move from the Practical Test Standards (PTS) to the Airmen Certification Standards (ACS).
Is there a particular order to follow?
Just follow the path from start to finish; it´s that easy. Of course you can skip around if you chose but we recommend staying on the lesson path.
How much time will it take to complete the course?
The Instrument Rating Practical Test Course contains approximately 7.5 hours of video.
King Schools courses are self-paced so completion time will vary from person to person.
What if I have a question? Is there a CFI available?
If you still have a question about your course, you can call us during our normal business hours at 800-854-1001 or +1 858 541-2200. You can also email us at custserv@kingschools.com - We have a full staff of pilots and flight instructors available to answer you questions. Please be aware that it may take 24-48 hours to respond to an email so please call us if you need immediate attention.
Of course, when you take a King Schools course, it is like having a flight instructor with your 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can review the material as often as you like at any time. Sometimes, you may want to review a video segment a couple of times.
Can I still access the course material after I complete the course?
You have lifetime access to your Online Instrument Rating Practical Test Course. Remember, with the online media, the course is also automatically updated and will always be current.
When can I take my FAA checkride?
You'll need to first pass your FAA Written Test and receive an endorsement from your flight instructor.
How do I access my course completion certificate?
Once you have completed all the lessons and answered all the questions in each lesson, you'll be able to print out your completion certificate. Click on the
Course Complete
icon when you are finished to print your certificate.
How do I get my WINGS credit for taking the course?
Just make sure the email address in your King Schools iLearn account matches your WINGS account. We will automatically grant WINGS credit when you complete the course. For more information,
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.
Now that I finished the course, what´s next?
Consider getting your commercial! Of course, King Schools will be there to help you achieve this goal with King Schools Commercial Pilot Courses.
Unedited Customer Reviews
Course Completion Review
Zachary R.
02/04/2023
Instrument Rating Practical (Checkride) Course
Course Completion Review
Learned a lot of new information, let’s see how the Checkride goes!
Luke D.
02/01/2023
Instrument Rating Practical (Checkride) Course
Course Completion Review
I really like the recent updates to the website and learning modules. Everything is laid out in a logical order and is easy to find.
Thomas K.
01/30/2023
Instrument Rating Practical (Checkride) Course
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Hip hip horray
james s.
01/25/2023
Instrument Rating Practical (Checkride) Course
Always love the King way!
I always use King Schools for all of my ratings. Easy, fun, and understandable!
Evan J.
01/24/2023
Instrument Rating Practical (Checkride) Course
Great Knowledge Review
This course is a good source of knowledge review to bridge the time gap between the written test and the checkride.
Carl H.
01/23/2023
Instrument Rating Practical (Checkride) Course
Course Completion Review
Robert C.
01/22/2023
Instrument Rating Practical (Checkride) Course
Course Completion Review
Good course, very helpful in assimilating broad spectrum of information and organizing/applying this information to preparing for and flying an instrument flight plan.
David K.
01/09/2023
Instrument Rating Practical (Checkride) Course
In Depth!
This did a great job of covering almost anything that could come up on a checkride!
Colton A.
01/05/2023
Instrument Rating Practical (Checkride) Course
Course Completion Review
Learned a lot and I feel very prepared for the checkride.
Benjamin K.
12/31/2022
Instrument Rating Practical (Checkride) Course
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