? How many hours for instrument ?

aviatorrbt · April 16th, 2008, 20:04

Hey everyone. I have about 130ish hours as a Private Pilot. I am looking to finish soon (up to CFI or CFII) by the end of this year. I was wondering how many hours it took you all for your instrument ? I'm trying to see how much $$ I need to get to at least commercial single engine land. Then possibly CFI and CFII soon after....

Thanks for all the help!

flyinkibblez · April 16th, 2008, 20:56

i took mine around 150 hours, but i spent about 41 hours prepping specifically for the instrument. not saying there arent things to work on in the flying portion, because there are, but seemed i spent a lot more time in the books then anything....the flying is all spelled out for you, so for me personally, it was more about knowing what to do when.

mojo6911 · April 16th, 2008, 21:47

I would recommend part 61, with your hours. You will need 40 hours of hood time, 15 of which must be with a CFII. You will also need 50 hours pic XC. So, get some basic instrument work with a CFII, do some timebuilding under the hood with a safety pilot, and then finish up with the CFII.

tpaRob · April 16th, 2008, 23:01

aviatorrbt,

I am finishing up my PPL this month (next month at the latest). I have 12 hours left and am doing my 5 hour solo XC Saturday in 902LA. When I get my PPL, I will be wanting to split some time. I plan on heading into my IR after that.

I brought the IR books to the Cirrus trailer last Saturday. You weren't there. I bought the Gliem CD to study for my instrument written. I will be taking that at the end of next month.

You up for splitting some time soon? How much instrument instruction do you have so far?

Rob

April 16th, 2008, 20:04	#1
aviatorrbt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: FL Posts: 419	? How many hours for instrument ? Hey everyone. I have about 130ish hours as a Private Pilot. I am looking to finish soon (up to CFI or CFII) by the end of this year. I was wondering how many hours it took you all for your instrument ? I'm trying to see how much $$ I need to get to at least commercial single engine land. Then possibly CFI and CFII soon after.... Thanks for all the help!

April 16th, 2008, 20:56	#2
flyinkibblez Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: armpit of california Posts: 103	Re: ? How many hours for instrument ? i took mine around 150 hours, but i spent about 41 hours prepping specifically for the instrument. not saying there arent things to work on in the flying portion, because there are, but seemed i spent a lot more time in the books then anything....the flying is all spelled out for you, so for me personally, it was more about knowing what to do when. __________________ Sorry, I don't speak airport

April 16th, 2008, 21:47	#3
mojo6911 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: GKY Posts: 1,448	Re: ? How many hours for instrument ? I would recommend part 61, with your hours. You will need 40 hours of hood time, 15 of which must be with a CFII. You will also need 50 hours pic XC. So, get some basic instrument work with a CFII, do some timebuilding under the hood with a safety pilot, and then finish up with the CFII.

April 16th, 2008, 23:01	#4
tpaRob Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tampa Posts: 95	Re: ? How many hours for instrument ? aviatorrbt, I am finishing up my PPL this month (next month at the latest). I have 12 hours left and am doing my 5 hour solo XC Saturday in 902LA. When I get my PPL, I will be wanting to split some time. I plan on heading into my IR after that. I brought the IR books to the Cirrus trailer last Saturday. You weren't there. I bought the Gliem CD to study for my instrument written. I will be taking that at the end of next month. You up for splitting some time soon? How much instrument instruction do you have so far? Rob

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