# Instrument Pilot (Certificate of Specialization)

Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Aviation and Aerospace Sciences

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/industrial-technology/aviation-science/instrument-pilot-certificate-specialization/

A program of study that helps prepare a pilot, already in possession of a Private Pilot license flight instruction to meet the licensing requirements as an Instrument Rated Pilot. This course meets the aeronautical knowledge requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 61.65(b).

#### Program Outcome

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Students will develop the critical and analytical thinking skills necessary for completion of instrument flight training and successful completion of the federally administered written examination for instrument pilot rating certification.

### Requirements

Review Graduation Requirements.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| APT A132 | Aviation Navigation | 3 |
| APT A134 | Instrument Pilot Aviation Ground School | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **6** |

**Instrument Pilot Suggested Electives:**  
APT A121 Instrument Pilot Flight Lab  
APT A120 Private Pilot Flight Lab

### Program Sequence

#### Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. **Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.**

**Year 1**

| Semester 1 | Units |
| --- | --- |
| APT A134 | Instrument Pilot Aviation Ground School | 3 |
|  | Units | 3 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| APT A132 | Aviation Navigation | 3 |
|  | Units | 3 |
|  | Total Units | 6 |

1. Spring course only.