Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025Class Size33–45 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteAPT A130 or current Private Pilot Certificate (verified by the instructor at the first class meeting). Transfers ToCSUDescriptionProvides academic background for Private Pilots preparing for the FAA Instrument Rating. Covers principles of instrument flight, aircraft performance, Federal Aviation Regulations, aviation weather factors and IFR cross country navigation procedures. Provides material on Instrument Approach Procedures, IFR operational procedures, human factors and aviation safety. All training is conducted in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 61. All flight training labs are conducted in accordance with an approved FAR Part 141 syllabus. Meets the preparation requirements for the FAA Instrument rating computerized knowledge examination. Current Private Pilot Certificate will be verified by the instructor at the first class meeting. Three hours.Usually HeldThu 6:00pm–9:10pm 