Private IFR - Initial (Vol 1)
Private IFR - Flight Procedure Authorisations (Vol 2)

The PIFR Rating was introduced to offer pilots the opportunity to conduct limited IFR operations as an alternative to, or an escape from, those situations of deteriorating weather or daylight where scud running, disorientation, controlled flight into terrain and loss of control accidents have been all too frequent.

The PIFR Rating is designed to be done in at least two stages:

• the initial issue; and
• subsequent Flight Procedure Authorisations (FPAs)

Initial Issue

The initial issue is a foundation of theoretical and practical training leading to the issue of the Rating.  The initial issue must include at least the NDB navigation or VOR navigation flight procedure authorisations.  Only two other FPAs may be added to this initial issue: DME navigation and / or night (the latter if the test is conducted at night).

All other add-ons must be done at a later juncture.

The initial issue requires a course of training followed by a flight test and a written examination conducted by your CFI.

PIFR Rating Volume 1 includes all of the necessary theoretical and practical information for the initial issue and those four FPAs.

Private IFR Rating Volume 2 includes all of the remaining FPAs.