Basic Instrument Flying Module (BIFM)

Basic Instrument Flying Module (BIFM)

Basic Instrument Flying Module training footprint

• 3 weeks Total
  duration
• 5 hours Simulator
  time
• 6 hours flight
  time

Basic Instrument Flying Module (BIFM)

Basic Instrument Flying Module course cost

 What is included in the course price?

• All aspects required to earn your BIFM
• Flight Test and Licence Application Fees
• Travel to and accommodation in Orlando

 Additional costs to consider:

• Class 1 Medical
• Travel and accommodation (if you choose to train in Cranfield, UK)
• Daily transport cost from accommodation to training location (if applicable)
• Personal living costs
• Insurances

Basic Instrument Flying Module (BIFM)

Accommodation

Sanford Florida: The Lofts at Eden (or similar), Orlando, Florida, U.S.A.

• Apartments with shared kitchen and lounge. Shuttle service to Academy
• Walking distance to shops, restaurants and entertainment
• Fitness centre and swimming pool

Basic Instrument Flying Module (BIFM)

Basic Instrument Flying Module entry criteria

Experience 

• Private Pilot Licence
• 150 hours flight time
• Passes in all ATPL Theoretical Knowledge exams
• Can be completed before or after your Multi-Engine Piston Class Rating

Age and height

• 17+ to submit an application. 18+ to commence training
• Height between 5 ft. 2 in. (157 cm) and 6 ft. 3 in. (191 cm). Applicants outside of this may still apply to our Basic Instrument Flying Module will need an ergonomic assessment

Language

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Non-native English speakers must achieve level 5.5 individual and overall in IELTS or equivalent ICAO level 4 prior to start of training

Visas (depending on if you take our BIFM course in the UK or U.S.A.)

• Unrestricted right to live, study and work in the UK (e.g. UK national, EU national with settled or pre-settled status)
• If required: Meet the United Kingdom Visa & Immigration Service requirements to qualify for a Visitor (study for six months or less) or Student visa (study for more than six months)
• If required, obtain / be able to obtain M-1 Student Visa for your flight training in the U.S.A.

Medical

• Obtain / be able to obtain a UKCAA or EASA unrestricted Class 1 Medical depending on your chosen route. Read our medical requriements guide

Selection

• Competency interview at point of entry
• Log book review

Basic Instrument Flying Module (BIFM)

Why train with L3Harris?

Whether you choose to enrol on our BIFM course in Sanford, Florida or Cranfield, you'll benefit from a glass-cockpit fleet, top class instruction and world-renowned facilities.

All aircraft in our world-class training fleet are equipped with Flight Data Monitoring technology. You and your Instructor get detailed feedback on all flights. Why does this benefit you in becoming airline ready? L3Harris' airline customers and partners use this very technology, or similar!

We also offer you the opportunity to bundle your Basic Instrument Flying Module, Multi-Engine Piston Class Rating and Commercial Pilot Licence courses together at a discounted rate.

Contact our team to learn more about this offer