A pilot requires an Instrument Rating to fly under instrument flight rules (IFR).
Under these conditions the pilot is unable to use external visual references for navigation and flies the aircraft solely based on the instruments in the cockpit. This is also a requirement for employment as a professional pilot and is a prerequisite for the ATPL.
Eligibility Requirements
17 Years
Minimum age required to apply the course
Medical Certification
Medical certificate from an Aviation Medical Examiner
Pass Test
ass a computerized aeronautical knowledge test. Pass tests (oral and flight) administered by an FAA inspector or another designated examiner.
English
Ability to read, speak, write and understand the English language fluently
Ground
Training
30 hrs
Class Instruction
Flight
Training
50 hours PIC XC
Minimum Flight Time
PIC cross country
40 hrs
Instrument Time
15 hrs
Dual
10 hrs
Solo