NZ IR Courses

[southerner]

Hi FK73,

A quick check of AC61-17 on the NZCAA website will give you all you need to know. But basically, assuming you already have at least your PPL, there is 5 more exams to pass;

- IR Law
- IR Navigation
- IR Instruments and Navaids
- CPL Meteorology
- CPL Human Factors

Then, depending on your license already held, the following hours before a Flight Test can be flown for the initial issue;

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Rule 61.801(a)(2) requires an applicant for an instrument rating to have flight time experience acceptable to the Director. The following is acceptable to the Director:

EITHER

(i) 50 hours of VFR cross-country navigation flight time as pilot-in-command, of which not less than 10 hours are in the appropriate category of aircraft; and
(ii) 10 hours dual instrument cross-country flight time under an IFR flight plan; and
(iii) 40 hours instrument time; and
(iv) 20 hours instrument flight time in that category of aircraft, of which at least 10 hours are dual instruction as required by Rule 61.801(a)(4).

OR

Where an applicant for an instrument rating is undertaking the instrument rating training course in conjunction with a 200 hour CPL (A) training course conducted in accordance with AC61-5 by a training organisation certificated under Part 141, where the certificate authorises the holder to conduct that training.
(i) 50 hours cross-country flight time in aeroplanes, which is to include the 20 hours training in accordance with the CPL (A) cross-country navigation syllabus set out in Appendix II of AC61-5 and 10 hours dual instrument cross-country flight time under an IFR flight plan; and
(ii) 40 hours instrument time; and
(iii) 20 hours instrument flight time in that category of aircraft, of which at least 10 hours are dual instruction as required by rule 61.801(a)(4).
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So sorry its a little more than the 20 hours you were hoping for. The important part here is the 40 hours instrument time. But also see how it says only 20 hours instrument flight time, meaning the other 20 hours (maximum) can be done in an approved simulator, which could save you some coin!

Cost wise, its been a while but about $100 - 150 for each exam for ASL, then the ASL examiner and test fee when the time comes, somewhere around $700? but you can check all that on ASL's website.

Then just your flying time to make up the hours and training where required with your instructor. Costs will obviously vary depending on if you want to do a single or multi engine rating. Also keep in mind Airways and Airport fees, and flight plan charges.

Good luck!