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Accelerated Cross-Country Instrument Training Adventure In a Cessna 400 or Mooney M20F This course is designed for the current private pilot who has logged at least 30 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command, of which at least 10 hours must be in an airplane. If you choose to fly with us, you will fly throughout the western United States, with possible overnight stops in New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska and the Dakotas, then back to Colorado. Pilots who are not current or who haven't flown in a while should fly with an instructor or safety pilot prior to training with us. It is recommended (but not required) to have your instrument knowledge written test done before arriving. Pilots should be competent and proficient in all VFR procedures and flight maneuvers and be knowledgeable in areas such as airspace, weather, metars, and TAFs. We recommend flying 10 hours within the two months preceding your IFR training.Russell Aviation believes that the best training is in actual IMC conditions, so whenever possible, you will be trained in actual IMC conditions. You will be trained not only to pass the PTS requirements, but also to be a proficient and confident Instrument Pilot. If you want to spend some time away from your home location and have a great adventure, then this is the course for you. The day typically begins at 8:30 am and ends about 3:00 pm. Occasionally, some lessons may extend into the evening hours. We do realize that students learn much better when their basic needs are fulfilled, so we always allow more than enough time for eating, sleeping, and general relaxation. Most students add a couple of extra days to their adventure for relaxing and sightseeing.
10 day Cross Country IFR Adventure!
Sample IFR Adventure Course Itinerary (NOTICE: If you do not have your instrument written exam done by the start of flight training - this itinerary may not be possible. This itinerary is an example of only one of the popular routes we can take. We have additional routes for winter as well as summer flying. These include routes to Mt. Rushmore, Jackson Hole, Montana backcountry, the New Mexico and Arizona desert and, of course, all over Colorado.) Day 1 - Monday - ORIENTATION BEGINS - The first day begins with either a mountain flight from Denver to the Upper Arkansas Valley or lots of time in the simulator. Then you will spend the rest of the day learning basic instrument flying. We will spend time doing ground training to better prepare you for your instrument rating. Day 2 - Tuesday - THE ADVENTURE BEGINS! Following a morning briefing, we start out slowly in the relaxed environment of the Rocky Mountain region as we head north to Leadville (highest airport in North America). Then it's over Independence Pass for an exciting approach into Aspen. If we have time, we will take the crew car into Aspen for lunch and then back to the airport for a flight to Rifle and Meeker, Colorado. We then head to Vernal, Utah, for a fuel stop and a quick break. We continue on to Heber City/Sundance, Utah, for the night. Day 3 - Wednesday - We'll start the day with our departure from Sundance and continue west to shoot a couple approaches in the Salt Lake City area and then over the Great Salt Lake to Wendover for an early lunch at this famous desert town. At the end of the day you'll be in the "biggest little city," Reno, Nevada. Day 4 - Thursday - After departing Reno, we will head south to "Viva Las Vegas." You'll be pretty busy in "vector land" as you get closer to this active city. After arriving in Las Vegas, we will retire to our hotel and call it a early night - or maybe not. Day 5 - Friday - We'll fly back to Colorado after a few fun stops if we get an early enough start. They include the Skywalk in Peach Springs, Arizona. It just out 70 feet from the canyon rim, allowing tourists to go for a stroll with nothing between their feet and the Colorado River — 4,000 feet below. Then it's over the Grand Canyon and then on to beautiful Page, Arizona. After departing Page, it's over Lake Powell and Monument Valley to Durango or Telluride, Colorado, for the night. Day 6 - Saturday - We head back to Buena Vista, Colorado, after an exciting day of "Rocky Mountain" flying, where you might experience a little bit of "Rocky Mountain Rubbing" as we fly over Monarch Pass. You will get to fly some of those fun high-altitude mountain approaches as we end the day. Day 7 - Sunday - We do not provide flight training on Sundays. This is a day for the student to rest and have fun or catch up on their studies. Day 8 - Monday - This day is spent working with equipment failures and emergencies. You will also gain more mountain and canyon flying experience, shooting several approchaes at mountian airports in Colorado. Day 9 - Tuesday - This is your final training day. You will be preparing for your check ride in the Denver area. If at the end of the day your instructors determine that you are proficient and competent to pass your check ride, they will then sign you off and help you with all the required paperwork for the Instrument Practical Flight Test. Day 10 - Wednesday - If you have been signed off and all your paperwork is in order, then you will be taking your Practical Flight Test today. 10-Day Instrument Training Adventure in a Cessna 400 or Mooney
The hour requirements and associated costs are based on the average training time to complete the course and pass the FAA Instrument Practical Test. Your actual time to completion will vary. All prices are subject to change without notice. What is included in the Instrument Adventure Course fee: Up to 25 flight hours in a Cessna 400 (wet) Up to 10 hours of Flight Simulator rental What is not included and additional costs: Lodging: You will be responsible for your lodging while in the Arkansas Valley area. Lodging typically runs from $65-$75 per night for a nice motel/hotel. If you prefer a bed & breakfast type of lodging, they run from $65-$120 per night in the Arkansas Valley area. Lodging is higher in the mid-summer months. While on the cross-country adventure, you are responsible for your lodging plus the instructor's lodging. We will work with each student to stay within their budget for lodging. Additional costs: Students are also responsible for rental cars, taxis, tips, landings fees, charts, maps, and their meals. Lodging is not provided in the course price for student. Students are responsible for instructor's lodging when not at aircraft base (KANK). The check ride fee of $400.00 - 425.00 is paid directly to the examiner by the student and is not included in the course fee. If you have not taken your instrument written exam, plan on arriving a day earlier and taking the written on that day. If you are not ready for the exam on the day you arrive for training, you will need to make arrangements with Russell Aviation to arrive a few days earlier to prepare you for the written test at additional cost of $495.00 per day for 1-2 days of additional training.
Student Requirements PLEASE NOTE: We may take students that do not have the written done and who have less than 8 hours of instrument time, but you will incur extra cost and time. Please contact us before you send in your deposit if you do not meet the requirements listed below. Private Pilot rating or better and 5 hours flown in the last two months 30 hours CROSS-COUNTRY time What to bring: A view limiting device (hood or foggles) You should be proficient in basic VFR operations, including: VFR radio communication Get your Instrument Rating in a Cessna 400 or a Mooney
Now you can get your Instrument Rating in a Cessna 400 at Russell Aviation.
Cost for Instrument Raing using a 2006 Cessna 400: 25 Hours of Cessna 400 aircraft rental(wet): $7,120 10 Hours of simulator time: $400 10 Days of ground and flight instruction: $5,250 All maps and charts: $80 Estimate Cost: $12,850 Cost for Instrument Rating using a Mooney M20F 25 Hours of Mooney aircraft rental(wet): $2,470 10 Hours of simulator time: $400 10 Day of ground and flight instruction: $5,200 Renters Insurance for Aircraft: $500 All maps and charts: $80 Estimate Cost: $8,650 Russell Aviation now offers VIP training in owner supplied aircraft. PLEASE NOTE: We may take students that do not have the written completed and who have less than 8 hours of instrument time, but you will incur extra cost and time. Please contact us before you send in your deposit if you do not meet the requirements listed below. Requirements:
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Price does not include aircraft - If you don't have your own aircraft, then we do have a Cessna 400 or a Mooney M20F that you can use if you wish to get your Instrument Rating. Hourly cost of the Cessna 400 is $285.00 and the Mooney is $99.00. Deposit and Payment: A $1,250 deposit is required with the application. The remaining course fee is due 45 days before training date. |
