Instrument Rating
An instrument rating is added to your private or commercial certificate upon satisfactory completion of your training pr0gram, a pilot knowledge test, and a practical test.
As the title implies, an instrument rating permits you to fly "by instruments," i.e., without visual references to the ground, horizon, and other landmarks.
As the title implies, an instrument rating permits you to fly "by instruments," i.e., without visual references to the ground, horizon, and other landmarks.
Requirements to obtain and instrument rating
- Hold at least a private pilot certificate
- Be able to read, speak, write, and converse fluently in English
- Hold at least a current third-class FAA medical certificate
- Flight experience: 50 hrs as pilot in command, 40 hours of simulated or actual instrument time
- Appropriate ground instruction
- A score of 70% or better on the pilot knowledge exam
- Flight instruction and development of the necessary skills to pass the instrument rating practical test. Your instrument instructor must provide a signed recommendation that you are competent as an instrument pilot..
- Successful completion of the FAA Instrument Rating Practical Test.
