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Instrument Rating

Why get your Instrument Rating

Airplane instrument training focuses on equipping pilots with the skills needed to fly an aircraft solely by reference to instruments. This type of training emphasizes understanding and interpreting various cockpit instruments, such as altimeters,speed indicators, and navigation systems. includes both ground instruction and flight training, ensuring that pilots can maintain control and make informed decisions under various flight conditions, particularly in low visibility situations. Ultimately, this training is crucial for enhancing and proficiency in aviation.

Module 1

During this stage, the student will gain an understanding of instrument procedures required under 14 CFR 61.65. Instrument Rating Requirements

Instrument Rating Requirements 14 CFR 61.65
Aeronautical Knowledge:​
  • AIM & FAR's Pertaining to flight under Instrument Flight Rules
  • Air Traffic Control System and Procedures for IFR Operation​​
  • IFR Navigation and Approaches by use of navigation systems​
  • Use of IFR en route and instrument approach procedure charts
  • procurement and use ov aviation weather reports and forecasts and the elements of forecastng weather trends based on that information and personal observation of weather conditions
  • safe and efficient operation of aircraft under instrument flight rules and conditions
  • recognition of critical weather situations and winshear avoidance
  • aeronautical decision making and judgment
  • Crew Resource Management (CRM)
Flight Proficiency:​
  • Preflight Preparation
  • Preflight Procedures
  • Air Traffic Control Clearances and Procedures
  • Flight by Reference to Instruments
  • Naviation Systems
  • Instrument Approach Procedures
  • Emergency Operations
  • Postflight Procedures
Aeronautical Experience:​
  • 50 hours cross country
    • 10 in an airplane​
  • 40 hours actual or simulated instrument time​
    • 15 hours dual ​
      • IFR Long Cross Country 
        • 250 NM along airways ​
        • 3 airports
        • 3 different approachs
      • 3 hours within previous 2 months of checkride
End Of Course (mock checkride)
  • After completing your IFR long cross country, you will go to an End Of Course Exam including
    • 2-3 hour oral exam​
    • 1-2 hour flight 
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Check Ride
  • 2 hour ground and 2 hour flight with FAA examiner
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