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Instrument Rating: Topics & Requirements

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Instructional Topics

  • Meteorology
  • ATC Procedures
  • Departures/Enroute/Arrivals
  • NDB Approaches
  • VOR Approaches
  • ILS/LOC/PAR/ASR
  • Instruments/Systems
  • Flight Planning
  • Emergencies
  • Communications

Certificate Requirements

  • Private Pilot Certificate
  • Third Class Medical Certificate
  • Jeppesen Ground Instruction Course
  • Successful completion of FAA Instrument Pilot Knowledge Exam and FAA Practical Exam
  • Flight Experience Requirements:
    • 50 hours cross-country
    • 40 hours actual or simulated instrument time with:
      • 15 hours dual flight instruction
      • 10 hours simulator instruction
      • 3 hours test preparation