IFR Rating

Great Lakes Helicopter is excited to announce the launch of our new Group 4 Instrument Rating training program at our Cambridge, Ontario facility. This advanced certification is designed to elevate your flying skills and open doors to career opportunities in offshore operations, law enforcement, and air ambulance services. Whether you’re pursuing your first IFR rating, renewing an existing one, or looking to maintain your currency, our training packages are tailored to meet your individual needs. Choose from helicopter-only training or a combination of helicopters, airplanes, and flight simulators to best suit your preferences and career goals. Let us help you take the next step toward your dream job in aviation!

Our facilities at CYKF provide an ideal environment for instrument training, offering access to 4 ILS, 3 VOR, and 18 RNAV approaches within a 30-minute flight radius. At the school itself, we have a full-procedure ILS and 4 RNAV approaches for immersive training. Our fleet includes aircraft equipped with both traditional instruments and modern Garmin G500H glass cockpits paired with advanced GPS systems and Helisas autopilot.??Prerequisites include a PPL(H), CPL(H), or ATPL(H) and a valid CAT I or III medical (CAT III for PPL only).

Ready to learn more? Contact us at?[email protected]?today to enroll and explore how this program can advance your aviation career!