Basic Instrument Flight Module

 You simply complete your PPL(A) and we can proceed with your BIFM. There are no other requirements.

To enroll into the BIFM trianing course you have to be a holder of a private pilot license - PPL(A) with corresponding Medical Certificate (Class 1 or Class 2). In addition before being enrolled you have to be a holder of class rating including the differences training for the variant of the aircraft on which the training will be provided.

• Instrument Scan: Training on how to interpret and cross-check multiple instruments in real-time to maintain control and navigation.
• Flight Control: Teaching the ability to control the aircraft through various phases of flight by reference only to instruments.
• Situational Awareness: Pilots learn to understand their position in space and control the aircraft without external visual cues.

The core of the training is to learn how to effectively use the following instruments:

• Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI), Airspeed Indicator and Altimeter
• Attitude Indicator, Heading Indicator Turn Coordinator
• Artificial Horizon

 Basic Instrument Flight Module comprises of 10 hours of instrument time, of which up to 5 hours can be instrument time in simulator. Upon completion of the Basic Instrument Flight Module, you will recieve Course Completion Certificate.

This 10 hours module is focused on the basics of flying by sole reference to instruments, including limited panel and unusual attitude recovery. 5 hours out of 10 can be completed in simulator.

The BIFM course is completed by instructor review and course-completion certificate. There is no skill test.

The Learning objectives of Basic Instrument Flight Module are to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to use the instruments as a backup in case of unintentional IMC encounters.

The training is completed by issuing the Course completion certificate.

Being a holder of a Course Completion Certificate for the Basic Instrument Flight Module the total credit towards CPL training can be as much as 10 hours. Being holder of BIFM course completion we will credit as much as 10 hours towards the EASA Instrument Rating.