Instrument Rating requirements
REQUIREMENTS
Hold at least a current private pilot certificate, or be concurrently applying for a private pilot certificate with an airplane instrument rating (Private Certificate and Instrument Rating exams may be combined into one exam) All areas for each must be tested.
ENDORSEMENTS
FAR 61.39 (a)(6)(i) training within previous 2 calendar months
FAR 61.39 (a)(6)(ii) prepared for practical test FAR 61.39 (a)(6)(iii) knowledge test deficiencies Ground training
FAR 61.65 (b) “Received and Logged” (or a home-study course)
FLIGHT EXPERIENCE (FAR 61.65 (D))
50 Hours Cross Country PIC (10 hours must be in an airplane)
40 Hours Actual or Simulated Instrument Flight Time of which 15 hours must be with an Authorized Instructor, or CFII)
Up to 10 hours may be in a Basic Aviation Training Device (BATD)
Up to 20 hours may be in an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD)
Applicants must provide a copy of the Letter of Authorization (LOA) when using ATD flight training time credit to meet the minimum experience requirements for a pilot certificate, rating or privilege
3 hours of Instruction for the Practical Exam in an airplane within the preceding 2 calendar months
IFR Cross Country (Dual with Authorized Instructor)
250 NM total along airways or by directed routing from an air traffic control facility, an instrument approach at each airport including 3 different instrument approaches using Navigation Systems
Applicant must have a View-Limiting Device available for the Flight Portion of the Exam