Rating and requirements
The CB-IR allows PPL(A) or CPL(A) holders to fly IFR, including PBN, with a decision height of no lower than 200 ft (60 m). You get the same privileges as with a standard IR, but with less theory and flight training.
- A valid PPL(A).
- At least 50 hours of cross-country flight as pilot-in-command, of which at least 10 hours in the relevant aircraft category.
- A night rating if you will use the IR at night. Otherwise an NR is not required.
- Pure-tone audiometry to class 1 standards when the IR is added to a PPL.
- English language proficiency of at least level 4 before the skill test.
Flight training
At least 40 hours of instrument flight training, counted as block time. Previous experience can be credited. The training is divided into three phases:
- Phase 1: pre-flight preparation and basic handling
- Phase 2: departure, precision approach (3D) and non-precision approach (2D)
- Phase 3: en-route IFR procedures
Parts of the training can be done with a freelance instrument instructor, but at least 10 hours must be completed at an ATO.
Distance theory course
The theory course takes about 10 weeks: 105 hours of self-study (approx. 15 hours a week) with Flygcert.com, followed by 14 hours of lessons over two weekends. The lessons can also be followed via video link, and the Swedish Transport Agency's exam can be taken at the flight school or with a local invigilator.
- Instrumentation (INS)
- Human Performance and Limitations (HP)
- Meteorology (MET), BIR module 1
- Air Law (ALW)
- Flight Planning and Monitoring (FPM)
- Radio Navigation (RNAV), BIR module 2
- Communications (COM), BIR module 3
The theory price includes
- Online course from Flygcert.com: CB-IR/BIR in English
- Support and follow-up during self-study
- Lessons
- Qualifying exam with review
- Planning for the Swedish Transport Agency's exam
You get access to the online course once you have paid. Additional literature and materials are not included.
Credits
- With a Part-FCL PPL or CPL and a valid third-country IR(A), the entire training can be credited. You then need to pass the skill test, demonstrate theoretical knowledge of air law, meteorology and flight planning and performance orally, and have at least 50 hours of IFR as pilot-in-command.
- With a BIR and at least 10 hours of instrument flight training at an ATO, the training can be credited, provided all CB-IR elements were included in the BIR training and have been assessed by the ATO.
- With a BIR and at least 50 hours of IFR as pilot-in-command, your theoretical knowledge is assessed at an ATO and you receive additional flight training. You then take the skill test with an oral theory examination.
Planning minima for alternate aerodromes
| Alternate aerodrome | Minimum cloud base | Minimum visibility |
|---|---|---|
| DH below 250 ft | DH/MDH + 200 ft | 1 500 m |
| DH or MDH 250 ft or more | DH/MDH + 400 ft | 3 000 m |
| Without an instrument approach procedure | The higher of 2,000 ft or the minimum safe IFR altitude | 5 000 m |
Additional materials
These materials are not included in the theory price:
- Aviationexam (question bank)
- Jeppesen General Student Pilot Route Manual (GSPRM)
- Padpilot EASA CBIR 2021, additional IR literature for Apple devices