What are the instrument rating requirements?
There are six requirements needed to earn an instrument rating
1) Be able to read, speak, write and understand the English language
2) Hold a Private or Commercial pilot license certificate
3) Complete an accredited ground school
4) Complete IFR flight training
a) 50 hours of cross-country as PIC (at least 10 in an airplane)
b) 40 hours of instrument time (simulated or actual) to include 15 hours of instruction
5) Pass an FAA-written knowledge test
6) Complete your practical test (checkride) with an FAA examiner
Sporty’s Instrument Rating Course provides the necessary ground training as well as study guides for the FAA-written knowledge test, and a checkride prep module.
