![]() This is from the FAA’s website “This Instrument Flying Handbook is designed for use by instrument flight instructors and pilots preparing for instrument rating tests This is another FREE FAA publication that can be downloaded in PDF format. The current edition was issued in June 201 It was recently completely overhauled in an effort to update it and is now referred to as the ‘ACS’ for short. This was previously called the Practical Test Standards, or PTS. It’s officially known as the FAA-S-ACS-8B, (with change 1). The FAA’s publication that spells out what is required of an ‘applicant’ for the Instrument Rating – Airplane, the Airman Certification Standards (ACS). Some are now available in FREE, PDF format for a free download from the FAA’s website. There are also several ‘official’ FAA publications that you will also need. Most good courses also offer a money-back guarantee in case you do not pass on the first attempt. Unless you are very disciplined and are good with self-study, I recommend this for most pilots, because there are so many ‘distractions’ in our daily lives now. That has changed everything, and now there are no in-person ground schools. There are now many online courses that provide the necessary training for the knowledge test. This is one of the reasons that the FAA requires at least 40 hours of training for the instrument rating, not to mention ground school, along with pre and post flight briefings. You NEED to have at least a basic understanding of the procedures BEFORE you get into the airplane or simulator where you can then APPLY them, working with your instructor. You really can’t learn this, effectively or well, in the airplane or simulator. You need to learn the material BEFORE you get into the airplane or simulator. It’s all spelled out in the FAR/AIM, and some other publications as well. The reason? Instrument Flying, aka flying IFR, is all about Procedures. Unlike the training for your Private Pilot License, with the instrument rating, you really need to study for and take the IFR knowledge test BEFORE you begin training in the airplane or simulator. To study and take the instrument flight rules (IFR) knowledge or written test. Do you have a current Medical? Or, has it expired? These are things to check!.Rather, this HELPS you to stay current! It tracks your progress whenever you complete a flight or ground ‘approved’ activity, and sends you email reminders of your progress. There is no cost to sign up, nor are you obligated. That’s an incentive for you to participate in the program. If you are in the Wings Program, actively doing both flight and ground activities, then you probably don’t need a Flight Review.When was your last Flight Review, or are you in the FAA’s Wings Program?.Are you still current to act as PIC, or, has your PIC currency lapsed? How long has it been since you’ve flown?.Here are some ‘pilot currency’ questions for you A cross country flight of at least 250 nautical miles (NM) along airways or by directed routing by ATC, with an instrument approach at each airport, and 3 different kinds of approaches with the use of navigational systems (ILS/LOC/VOR/RNAV, etc.).Instrument training on cross country flight procedures, including one cross country flight in an airplane, with an authorized instructor, that is performed under IFR, when a flight plan has been filed with an ATC facility, that involves –.This is in case there is some ‘interruption’ in your training for whatever reason(s) it ensures that you fly with a CFII within the 2 calendar months before your ‘check ride’ to make sure you are ready/proficient and fly to ‘the ACS Standards’. 3 hours of instrument flight training from an ‘authorized’ instructor in 2 calendar months before the date of the practical test.Up to 20 hours can be in an approved ‘FTD’/flight training device. ![]() 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time.50 hours of cross-country time as Pilot In Command (PIC), of which 10 hours must be in an airplane (as opposed to helicopter).Some are major and others are minoĪccording to FAR 61.65 (d), Instrument Rating Requirements aeronautical experience for the instrument-airplane rating includes ![]() ![]() And, yes, you will need a current copy of the FAR/AIM, especially if you are training for any certificate or rating. You can also look this up in the FAR/AIM. Here is what is required and includes some of the materials you will need as you work towards becoming instrument rated. You have probably decided to do this to allow you to takeoff or get home when the weather is below ‘VFR’ minimums or ‘marginal’. IF you have been a ‘VFR’ pilot for many years and have decided to get your instrument rating, good for you!! You will improve your piloting skills and become a better pilot in the process. ![]()
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