ICAO IR(H) – PART FCL IR(H) CONVERSION

The Instrument Rating IR(H) is one of the most demanding courses in the civilian world. This rating for helicopters is now required for all commercial offshore operations and, increasingly, onshore helicopter activities in Europe. The course has been specifically set up with the AS 355 FNPT II at Kemble.

If you choose to come to Starspeed for your training, you will be given access to all the Starspeed training material via a Dropbox link prior to your arrival for pre-course study. During attendance of the course students are provided with an iPad for their personal use with all study material pre-loaded.

The simulator is available for free solo flying for all students, and remains so once a course is completed.Important note: Your FAA or ICAO IR must be current and valid to allow credit from the full 50 hr course. Please contact the office if you need help regarding this.

This course comprises an extensive ground school package, followed by a minimum of 10 hours synthetic flight training in the FNPT and a minimum of 5 hours flight training in a multi engine IFR helicopter. The customer can request the type of helicopter used for the aircraft flying phase. If your ICAO IR is held on a single-engine helicopter, you may also have to undertake an upgrade from a single-engine to multi-engine aircraft as part of the course (comprising 3 hours in the FNPT and 2 hours in the aircraft).

The course is undertaken over a 3-4 week period, including a separate type rating if required. PBN training and testing is included in this course at no additional cost.