Instrument-Rating-Renewals

Training – Instrument Rating Renewal

(Instrument Proficiency Check – IPC)

(Effective February 03 2025)

Your Instrument Rating Renewal can be completed in the aircraft or one of our simulators. A renewal of a Group 1 (multi engine) and Group 3 (single engine) instrument rating can be done in either our Level 5 AL Sim AL250 or AL Sim ALX. The amount of instruction will vary depending on the pilot’s ability and level of experience. Most pilots require about 5 hours of simulator time prior to the Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC). The IPC can be challenged at any time as no letter-of-recommend is required.

For renewals that have expired for less then 24 months, only an IPC will be needed to renew the rating.

Pilots wishing to pursue a Renewal should contact the Manager of Multi Engine Operations at the Club.

Please note pilots wishing to upgrade their license to an Airline Transport License (ATPL) must complete the renewal flight test in an aircraft as per the Canadian Aviation Regulations 421.34. Number of hours will be based on the pilot’s competencies.

Simulator Options

Al Sim AL 250 5 hours@$240/hour$1,200
*Al Sim ALX 5 hours @$240/hour (GPS Training)$1,200

Other Costs

Simulator for Flight Test 1.5 hour@ $240/hour$360
Ground Briefings 2 hours@ $79/hour$158
IFR Maps and Charts$35
IFR ride examiners fee$450
Transport Canada endorsement & AP fees$100
Career Training IFR Renewals

Total IFR Renewal Estimated Costs

Total Estimated Costs$2,303
(*Based on hrs done in AL Sim ALX)

This program does not require approval by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training. As such, the registrar did not review this program

Fuel surcharges will apply where the price of fuel exceeds the base rate ZBB Airport. Prices subject to change. Tax is applied where applicable.

Instrument Renewal (IPC)

Minimum requirements for admission:

  1. PPL Licence
  2. IFR Rating
  3. Valid Aviation Medical

Download, complete and submit the following forms:

Important information:

  1. You will be required to include copies of the following documents when completing the PTIRU Short Contract form:
    • First page of temporary Licence/Aviation Document Booklet
    • A copy of the relevant Licence/Rating for program
    • A copy of your Aviation Medical
  2. All IPC program candidates must get approval from the manager of Multi-Engine Operations prior to enrollment.

    Please contact Marcel Gimenez at 604-946-0011 ext. 234 or Mgimenez@pacificflying.com otherwise your application will not be processed.