Basic Instrument Rating (BIR) (BIR)

BIR (Basic Instrument Rating) is a simplified IFR rating for General Aviation pilots. It does not require the full ATPL theoretical course. Operational limitations compared to full IR – see regulations.

Prerequisites

  • Licence: PPL(A) or CPL(A)
  • Medical: Class 2
  • Flight time: min. 50 h as PIC on cross-country flights

How to obtain

Training: e-learning (approx. 55 h), theory (approx. 8 h), simulator (approx. 30 h), flights (approx. 10 h). Duration approx. 2–3 months. Exam.

Approximate cost

Approx. PLN 31,000 (school price lists). Cheaper alternative to full IR for limited scope.

Training organisations

Organisations that offer training for this licence or rating.

Symbol Name Address Rating
PL.ATO.008 WP AERO-TECH ul. Ks. Stefana Kóski 43, 43-512 Kaniów Rate this school! Details
PL.ATO.032 ATO ZONDA.AERO ul. Paderewskiego 1, 86-005 Białe Błota 5 / 5
(1 review)
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PL.ATO.040 AEROKLUB WARSZAWSKI ul. Księżycowa 1, 01-934 Warszawa 2.9 / 5
(5 reviews)
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PL.ATO.047 VENTUM AIR SP. Z O.O. ul. Gen. S. Kaliskiego 57, 01-476 Warszawa 4.9 / 5
(2 reviews)
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PL.ATO.051 SMART AVIATION SP. Z O.O. ul. Czartoria 1/27, 61-102 Poznań 3.2 / 5
(7 reviews)
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PL.ATO.056 EVAIR DOROTA EWA SACHAJKO ul. Maszewska 33 lok. 51, 01-925 Warszawa 4.4 / 5
(2 reviews)
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PL.ATO.072 SALT AVIATION SP. Z O.O. ul. Gen. Wiktora Thommee 1a, 05-102 Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki 4.7 / 5
(3 reviews)
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PL.ATO.084 AVIATION ATSM SP. Z O.O. S.K.A. ul. Batystowa 4/1, 02-835 Warszawa 2 / 5
(7 reviews)
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PL.ATO.137 AERO POZNAŃ SP. Z O.O. ul. Bukowska 285, 60-189 Poznań Rate this school! Details

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