Single & Multi Engine Instrument Rating (level 5)

This a Level 5, 50 credit, NZQA Approved Programme of 21 weeks duration designed specifically for International Students.

Aim

• To provide the skills and knowledge to learners, necessary to achieve an Instrument Rating in Single or Multi-engine aircraft entitling the holder to legally operate a single or multi-engine aeroplane in New Zealand under instrument flight rules including a GPS endorsement.

Content

• The training scheme comprises ground and flying requirements for an Instrument Rating in a single or a multi-engine aircraft including GPS and ILS approach.

Theory includes:

• Air law, navigation & flight planning, instruments & navigation aids
• GPS use and GPS & ILS approach
• Practical flying for an instrument rating.

Entry requirement

To be eligible for entry to this programme, applicants must;

• Hold a current Commercial Pilot Licence
• Be over 18 years of age
• Be competent in spoken English to meet CAANZ requirements
• Hold an Aviation Class 1 medical certificate,
• Meet the CAANZ 'Fit & Proper Person' status requirements
• Hold a current Multi-Engine Aircraft Type Rating if electing Multi Engine option

In addition, International applicants must:

• Where English is a second language, have achieved an IELTs score of 5.5 or higher
• Applicants will be interviewed prior to acceptance with a focus on career pathway, health, age and literacy.

Outcome

• Graduates will be able to exercise the instrument flight privileges provided for by CAANZ in New Zealand.

Unit Standards

• There are no standards associated with this programme - all standards are as set out in NZCAA Part 62 and associated Advisory Circulars.

Delivery and Assessment

• Delivery mode type  - Face-to-face

Delivery method

• CAANZ theory subjects and Commercial Pilot Academy modules theory components are taught in a ground school supported by written and e course materials, with practice assessments for each subject. Supporting exercises will include assignments, case studies and observation of real air operations.
• Practical flying is taught one to one as a sequence of practical flying exercises in simulators and aircraft. Each flight includes a pre-flight briefing and post-flight de-briefing.

Assessment Methods

• CAA theory subjects are assessed via external exams conducted by ASL under CAANZ approval.
• Flying competencies and knowledge improvement are certified by A or B Category Flight Instructor.
• Instructors and flight test are conducted by a CAA approved Flight Examiner.

Duration

• Total length including holidays - 21 weeks
• Total Teaching weeks excluding holidays - 18 weeks
• Self-Directed Learning Hours - 7.5 hours average per week
• Total Learning Hours - 500 hours

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