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Instrument Rating Requirements
Night View: flying solely with reference to
instruments
General Requirements for IFR Rating
To apply for an instrument rating, one must hold at
least a private pilot certificate, and be able to read, speak, write and
understand English. They also must receive and log training from an
authorized instructor on aeronautical knowledge topics such as regulations for
IFR flights, air traffic control system and procedures for IFR flight, use of
IFR charts, and procurement of weather. They must receive an endorsement
from an instructor to take a written exam, and pass the written exam with a
score of at least 70%, and have an endorsement that they are prepared to take the
practical test.
Knowledge Test
You must pass the instrument knowledge test, which is a FAA test of 60 multiple
choice questions You can prepare for it in many ways,
including home study with books or DVDs or with a classroom ground school taught
at a local college or flying school.. Ground schools are taught at
Foothills College, and several places at Reid-Hillview airport.
Flight Experience
Prior to the checkride, you must have accumulated:
- 50 hours of cross-country time (to
airports >50 nm away)
- 40 hours of instrument time
- 15 hours of instrument dual
- 3 hours training within past 60 days
- 250 nm cross country flight with 3
approaches
When you're ready, your instructor will endorse your
logbook so you can take the practical flight test with an FAA-designated
examiner. This exam is defined by the Practical Test Standard (PTS) booklet, and
includes both an oral exam and a flight test.
Recommendations
Ideally, you'll want to fly at least once a
week, and plan for a 3 hour block of time that includes briefing, flight
instruction and de-briefing. If you have fewer than 50 hours of
cross-country time, focus on building that up to 25-30 hours before you start
your instrument training.
Some of the training will be conducted in actual conditions, and morning time
slots are most conducive for this. Call or email us with any questions, and then
schedule a day to get started!
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