Instrument Rating Syllabus

Instrument Course

Course Title	[COURSE TITLE]
Course Code	[COURSE CODE]
Instructor Name	[YOUR NAME]
Email	[YOUR EMAIL]
Office Hours	[OFFICE HOURS]

1. Course Title and Description

This course is designed for student pilots pursuing an instrument rating. Students will be comprehensively trained in flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), navigating in various weather conditions, understanding meteorological reports, and handling in-flight emergencies. This course ensures complete preparation for instrument-rated flight operations.

2. Instructor Information

Instructor: [YOUR NAME]
E-mail: [YOUR EMAIL]
Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]

3. Learning Objectives

Understand and apply the principles of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
Accurate navigation using all available systems.
Interpret meteorological data for safe and efficient flight planning.
Operate in various weather conditions comfortably.
Practice emergency procedures in simulated conditions.

4. Course Schedule

Week	Topic	Assignment
1	Introduction to IFR	IFR Rules Review
2	IFR Navigation Basics	Navigation Exercise
3	Weather & Meteorology	Weather Report Analysis
4	Handling Adverse Weather	Simulated Weather Navigation
5	Emergency Procedures	Convention of Worst-case simulations

5. Required Reading and Materials

Instrument Pilot Manual by Gleim
Instrument Flying Handbook by FAA
Flight regulations and procedures manual
Aeronautical charts
Flight simulator software

6. Assignments and Assessments

You will have assignments every week that focus on practical and theoretical aspects of the course. The weekly assignments will help you understand the applications of the topics taught during the sessions. Along with the assignments, a final assessment based on the overall course curriculum will be conducted. Its score will be a significant factor in the final grade.

7. Course Policy

Attendance for all sessions is mandatory.
All assignments should be submitted before the stipulated deadline.
No tolerance for any form of academic dishonesty.
Students are expected to follow the code of conduct details provided at the beginning of the course.
Advance intimation required for missing any practical flying session.

8. Grading Policy

Students must secure a minimum of 70% in the overall cumulative grade to successfully pass the course.

Category	Weight
Theory	40%
Practical	40%
Final Assessment	20%

9. Prerequisites

Hold at least a private pilot certificate.
Completed a minimum of 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command.
Hold a current third-class medical certificate.
Pass the FAA written knowledge test for the instrument rating.

10. Disclaimer

The syllabus for this course is not set in stone and can undergo modifications if the instructor feels it to be necessary for further enriching the learning experience. There can also be amendments in the syllabus to accommodate changes due to updated regulations concerning flights, alterations in safety procedures, or changes influenced by weather conditions. The instructor is committed to implementing any such changes in a timely manner, ensuring that they cause the least possible disruption to the pre-planned course schedule.