Instrument Rating

INSTRUMENT RATING

It’s issued so pilots can fly into weather which is below VFR [Visual Flight Rules]. This allows a pilot to fly through clouds or land in reduced visibility. This rating is absolutely essential for airlines and corporate operators to operate in almost all weather.

PREREQUISITES

  • Applicant must have a Private Pilot License or higher.
  • Applicant must have a valid Category 3 medical or higher.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTRUMENT RATING

  • 50 hours cross-country flying Pilot in Command.
  • 40 hours of instrument flying.
  • Maximum of 20 hours can be done on a flight simulator.
  • Applicant under go’s ITR cross-country along with a flight Instructor where shoots 3 different instrument approaches at 3 different Airports.
  • Applicants must pass a written exam with a grade of at least 70%.
  • Applicants must successfully pass a flight test.