Instrument Rating — Helicopter (IRA-H) Course

FAA Instrument Rating ACS–aligned · 21 lessons across the 8 Areas of Operation

A complete Instrument Rating–Helicopter ground school — 21 ACS-aligned lessons, plus flashcards, one-pagers, and oral-exam prep. Included in your access.

I · Preflight Preparation
01IFR Pilot Qualifications, Currency & RecencyReady
02Aviation Weather for IFRReady
03IFR Cross-Country Flight PlanningReady
II · Preflight Procedures
04Flight Instruments & IFR SystemsReady
05Instrument Cockpit Check & Required Equipment (91.205)Ready
III · ATC Clearances & Procedures
06IFR Clearances & Departure ProceduresReady
07Holding Patterns & EntriesReady
IV · Flight by Reference to Instruments
08The Instrument Scan (Control/Performance)Ready
09Basic Instrument ManeuversReady
10Recovery from Unusual Flight AttitudesReady
V · Navigation Systems
11VOR Intercepting & TrackingReady
12GPS/RNAV & DME ArcsReady
VI · Instrument Approach Procedures
13Reading & Briefing Approach ChartsReady
14Nonprecision Approaches (LNAV / VOR / LOC)Ready
15Precision Approaches (ILS) & Vertical Guidance (LPV)Ready
16Missed ApproachReady
17Circling Approach & LandingReady
18Partial-Panel ApproachReady
VII · Emergency Operations
19Loss of Communications (IFR)Ready
20Approach with Loss of Primary Flight InstrumentsReady
VIII · Postflight
21Postflight — Instruments, Equipment & RecordsReady
Study aids
★ACS Oral-Exam Prep — IRA-H · exam-style Q&A across every areaPrep
Preflight Preparation — flashcards · one-pager
Preflight Procedures — flashcards · one-pager
ATC Clearances & Procedures — flashcards · one-pager
Flight by Reference to Instruments — flashcards · one-pager
Navigation Systems — flashcards · one-pager
Instrument Approaches — flashcards · one-pager
Emergency Operations — flashcards · one-pager
Postflight — flashcards · one-pager