MASTER THE CLOUDS
Instrument
Rating
Expand your capabilities and fly in conditions that ground other pilots.
Fly beyond the weather
The Instrument Rating is one of the most valuable additions to your pilot certificate. Learn to fly in various weather conditions using instruments, opening up new possibilities for when and where you can fly.
This rating dramatically improves your safety and decision-making skills, making you a more capable and confident pilot in all conditions.
Program Overview
Curriculum
What you'll learn
Instrument Scan
Develop a reliable instrument scan pattern for precise aircraft control
IFR Navigation
VOR, GPS, and ADF navigation in the IFR environment
Approach Procedures
ILS, VOR, GPS, and localizer approaches with precision
Weather Theory
Advanced weather systems, icing, and hazardous conditions
ATC Communication
IFR clearances, procedures, and professional communication
Decision Making
Risk management and aeronautical decision making in IMC
Prerequisites
Requirements
- Hold a Private Pilot Certificate
- 50 hours cross-country PIC time
- 40 hours actual or simulated instrument time
- Pass the FAA instrument knowledge test
- Complete required instrument training
Privileges
What you can do
- Fly in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC)
- File and fly IFR flight plans
- Fly in clouds and low visibility
- Access more airports in varying weather
- Foundation for commercial operations
Expand your capabilities
Take your flying to the next level with instrument training.