Instrument Rating Cost | 2023 Update

An honest opinion of what you might expect to pay for your instrument rating in 2023, and a few cost saving tips as well!

Here are my recommendations for things to consider purchasing. These FAA manuals can be downloaded for free, but I recommend printed copies for studying.

INSTRUMENT FLYING HANDBOOK
https://amzn.to/3lLCJFX

INSTRUMENT PROCEDURES HANDBOOK
https://amzn.to/3JMJKhW

FAR/AIM 2023
https://amzn.to/3lIVrhB

INSTRUMENT RATING TEST PREP
https://amzn.to/3FVR1dQ

If you didn’t already purchase these two essentials for your Private Pilot, they are inexpensive reference books to always have and I highly recommend:

AIRPLANE FLYING HANDBOOK
https://amzn.to/3WmsIfi

PILOTS HANDBOOK OF AERONAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE
https://amzn.to/37XxsE2

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FAA regulations and procedures change periodically so stay up to date on the current rules and regulations with your instructor.

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