Instrument Training
When it comes to flying in less-than-perfect weather and going out for some cloud surfing, you’re going to need an instrument rating! Beyond just touching the clouds, an instrument rating makes you a MUCH safer pilot. It builds upon your skills as a private pilot to enhance your awareness and proficiency with navigation, aircraft control and the national airspace system!
An instrument rating opens so many doors that were previously closed, and especially if you have aspirations of making a career with aviation, an instrument rating is the essential next step!
Eligibility for a Instrument Rating:
Hold at least a current private pilot certificate.
Be able to read, speak, understand, and write the English language fluently.
Hold a current FAA Medical Certificate.
Receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor or accomplish a home-study course appropriate to the instrument rating.
Pass the knowledge exam with a 70% or higher.
Receive flight training from an authorized instructor and receive the appropriate endorsements to take your practical test.
Log the following hours:
At least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command, of which at least 10 hours must be in airplanes for an instrument — airplane rating; and
A total of 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time on the areas of operation of this section, to include–
At least 15 hours of instrument flight training from an authorized instructor in the aircraft category for which the instrument rating is sought;
At least 3 hours of instrument training that is appropriate to the instrument rating sought from an authorized instructor in preparation for the practical test within the 60 days preceding the date of the test.
