An Instrument Rating allows the holder of a Private or Commercial Pilot’s License to fly in Instrument Meteorological Conditions. For the Private Pilot the Instrument Rating adds another level of proficiency to those skills already acquired. For the Commercial pilot, the Instrument Rating is another step in acquiring the skills necessary to become employable in the job market.

Requirements

a) A minimum of a Category 3 Medical

b) A minimum of a Private Pilot’s Licence

c) Minimum hours required are:

i. Minimum of 50 PIC hours cross-country.
ii. Minimum of 40 hours dual instrument instruction
iii. The applicant must obtain at least 70% on the Instrument Rating written examination and pass an Instrument Rating flight test.