the Skies with Instrument Rating
Elevate your piloting skills with Echelon Flight’s Instrument Rating course. Gain the confidence and proficiency to navigate diverse weather conditions and challenging flight scenarios. Our AI-powered training and expert instructors ensure you’re checkride ready.
FAA Eligibility & Legal Requirements
To qualify for an instrument rating, applicants must meet specific FAA requirements, including holding a Private Pilot License, being proficient in English, and accumulating necessary flight hours. Our program ensures you meet all criteria efficiently.
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Log at least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as Pilot in Command (PIC), as required by FAR §61.65(d)(1). This foundational experience is crucial for your instrument rating journey.
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Accumulate 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, including 15 hours of instruction with a Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII), and specific cross-country and approach requirements, as outlined by FAR §61.65.
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Complete 3 hours of instrument flight training within 2 calendar months before your practical test, ensuring your skills are current and sharp.
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Successfully execute a cross-country IFR flight of 250 nautical miles with three different instrument approaches, demonstrating your proficiency and readiness for advanced flight operations.
Your Step-by-Step Instrument Rating Training
Ground School (20 hrs)
Principles of IFR, weather, navigation, airspace
Simulated Flight Training
Initial instrument familiarization (use of simulator or hood)
Dual Flight Training (45 hrs)
Real-world scenarios with a CFII
Solo PIC Cross-Country (50 hrs required prior to IR checkride)
250NM IFR Cross-Country
Fulfilling the long-distance IFR requirement