Instrument Rating

The minimum Requirements are:

• Hold at least a Private Pilots License.
• 40 hours of instrument time; 15 of which have to be with an authorized flight instructor.
• A total of 50 hours Cross Country flight time, of which a minimum of 10 hours have to be in airplane.
• Instrument Training on one cross country flight performed under IFR and consist of at least of:
  • A distance of at least 250 nautical miles along air ways or ATC-directed routing.
  • An instrument approach at each airport.
  • 3 different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems.
• 3 hours of flight training in preparation of the check ride.
• Pass the FAA Instrument Pilot Knowledge Test.
• Pass the FAA Instrument Pilot Practical Test.