The best way to have

Instrument Rating
EASA IR(A)

Full instrument rating with all privileges for instrument flight. This qualification is required if you will fly commercial flights, air transport operations, and flights with high-performance aircraft (turboprop and jet aircraft).

Competency-Based CB-IR(A): this training format is suitable if you have already logged IFR hours with an instructor outside an ATO organization (typically aircraft owners), or if you need to convert your IR endorsement to EASA.

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1–3 monthsestimated course duration
50 flight hoursflight and simulator combined
20+ instructorswith an airline background
EASA trainingat Prague and Ostrava airports

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The rating that lets you fly through the clouds

IR(A) opens doors that VFR flying can't - commercial flights, airline operations, and flying turboprop or jet aircraft all require it. Choose full ATO training, or the Competency-Based route if you already have IFR hours logged outside an ATO.

Before you decide

  • The full IR(A) programme is around 50 hours - 15 hours of flying and 35 hours on the simulator.
  • Flying non-commercially within EASA only? The Basic IR (BIR) has no minimum syllabus.
  • Already have IFR experience outside an ATO? The Competency-Based route can shorten your training.
  • Theory runs online and individually with an IR instructor - you can start before you even arrive.
  • The price already includes a 5% discount for paying the full training fee in advance.

Instrument Rating IR(A) / CB-IR(A) in approximately 1–3 months

Estimated course duration: 1–3 months

In the meantime, you can explore Prague or the Beskydy Mountains. An intensive course, with 2 lessons every day (or according to an individual schedule), awaits you.

You will obtain an Instrument Rating IR(A)

This qualification is in accordance with ICAO standards and is valid worldwide.

IR-equipped Diamond DA40 / Cirrus SR22

Advanced, brand-new aircraft fully equipped with the latest Garmin avionics for IR training.

50 hours of flight time

15 hours of flight and 35 hours on the simulator, plus online theory with live lessons. This differs significantly for the CB-IR.

Start your online theory right now

The training is delivered online and individually with an IR instructor at our bases to ensure the best student experience.

Accommodation available

Accommodation can be arranged, upon request, near Prague airport or directly at Ostrava Mošnov airport.

Car rental available

We can arrange a car or scooter rental for your comfort and convenience during your stay.

Visa assistance

If you are not an EU citizen, we will take care of obtaining the necessary visa for your training.

What you will fly

Aircraft and simulator with the same avionics

IR training is about flying by instruments, so knowing the cockpit by heart is essential. The aircraft and simulator share the same Garmin G1000 avionics - what you train on the ground, you already know in the air.

Diamond DA40

Diamond DA40 G1000

A four-seat aircraft with excellent stability and a clear cockpit layout. You will fly the practical part of your IR training on it - the part a simulator can't fully replace.

4 seats Garmin G1000 Low fuel burn
Piper Meridian simulator

Piper Meridian simulator

The aircraft you fly most of your training on - 15 to 35 hours, depending on the variant. It lets you train procedures that are hard or expensive to simulate in the real aircraft.

Garmin G1000 Emergency procedures Radio navigation

Transparent pricing

Instrument Rating training price

You can start your training at any time - we fly all year round.

Competency-Based IR(A)

CB-IR

15 135 €

18 313 € including 21 % VAT

  • 15 hours of flight
  • 25 hours of simulator
  • Landing fees
  • Fuel and handling fees
  • Refreshments provided at the school

Basic Instrument Rating - BIR

For non-commercial flying within EASA

11 135 €

13 473 € including 21 % VAT

  • 5 hours of flight
  • Up to 25 hours of simulator
  • No minimum syllabus - train at your own pace
  • Valid within EASA member states, non-commercial flights only

Every price includes a 5 % discount for paying the full training fee in advance.

Theoretical training

IR(A) Theory Course

Don't worry about the theory - it's not the hardest part of the training. Study at your own pace on our ATPdigital platform, with live revision weeks and support for all 7 required subjects.

IR(A) Online Theory

World-class Instrument Rating theory course, fully online

1 990 €

Price is final, no VAT charged.

  • 7 IR(A) subjects, with revision weeks and live instructors
  • EASA IR Question Bank and Aviation Training Videos
  • Study materials, exams, and quizzes
  • Total scope 150 hours, including self-study
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Course details and full comparison

Step by step

How is the pilot training program structured?

Most things are arranged before you even board the plane to Prague - so your stay is spent flying, not sorting out paperwork.

Before your departure

Pilot training enrollment

We will discuss the training conditions and answer all your questions. Contact us on WhatsApp and we will arrange everything together.

Pilot training payment options

You don't need to pay for your training in advance - you can pay as you fly.

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Visa support

If needed, we will help you with your visa application.

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IR(A) theory online

You can start the theory online while waiting for your visa to be processed.

Radiotelephony operator's licence

You need an RT card for radio communication in the aircraft. You can also complete the RT exam online.

Student accommodation options

We provide assistance with accommodation at the best prices.

After your arrival

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Airport pick-up service

Upon your arrival, a pick-up service will be waiting for you at the airport to comfortably take you to your accommodation.

Medical examination

We will schedule a Class 1 or Class 2 medical examination according to your preferences.

Your flight training journey

You will complete your IR rating on new, modern aircraft and simulator.

ICAO English certificate

During your training, we will help you obtain an ICAO English certificate with a minimum Level 4.

Complete your flight and ground training

Final skill test with an examiner and the theoretical exam at the CAA.

Issue of an EASA IR(A)

You can now fly under instrument flight rules, even in poor weather conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Most frequent questions from our students

We do support non-EU students with the process of obtaining a student visa.

You can start your training with the online theory as soon as tomorrow.

You can obtain your pilot licence in as little as 30 days for PPL(A), but you can also fly gradually according to your time availability - we will always adapt to your schedule and find the best way to make you a pilot. The duration of other training licences is listed on the respective training page.

ICAO English is the internationally standardized aviation English level required by ICAO for pilots (minimum Level 4 for normal operations). A radiotelephony (RT) card is a radio licence that authorizes you to use the aircraft radio and communicate with ATC using standard radiotelephony phraseology.

Together with our accommodation partners, we offer our students a wide range of housing options in both cities, Ostrava and Prague. From shared accommodation and single apartments to high-quality hotel stays, we always follow each student’s preferences to ensure their training takes place in the best possible conditions.

Yes, you pay for your training as you fly. However, you must always have enough credit on your account to cover your scheduled flights.

A Class 1 medical is the higher standard required for commercial pilots and for students who plan to continue their training up to CPL or ATPL. A Class 2 medical is intended for private pilots and has slightly less stringent requirements. An initial Class 1 examination usually takes about one day, depending on additional tests, whereas an initial Class 2 examination typically takes around two hours.

Our flight school operates a fleet of 26 modern aircraft - Bristell, Cruiser, Diamond, Tecnam, Cessna and Cirrus - all equipped with state-of-the-art Garmin glass-cockpit avionics. We operate from bases at Prague Letňany and Ostrava Mošnov international airports. We have more than 20 flight instructors, some of whom also fly for airlines, private jets and air taxi operators. We always schedule training flexibly so that each instructor can provide their student with the maximum amount of knowledge needed for high-quality training.

No, there are no hidden costs. Our training prices already include landing fees, handling and fuel. Our pricing is fully transparent and students can always see every transaction in their student account throughout the training. Fees may only vary depending on the specific airports and destinations you choose to land at during your course.

Where you will fly

Our training locations

Prague Letňany airport

Prague Letňany airport (LKLT)

Fifteen minutes from the city centre - the airfield sits at the last stop of metro line C.

Ostrava Mošnov airport

Ostrava Mošnov airport (LKMT)

An international airport with a long runway - and the Beskydy Mountains right around the corner.

We look forward to seeing you

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Talk to us before you book your flights. We would rather spend twenty minutes planning your training properly than have you lose days to a schedule that never fitted.

Michal Kolařík Training department
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