the instrument rating - “flying in the clouds”. why get an instrument rating? to fly in...
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The Instrument Rating - “Flying in the Clouds”
Why get an Instrument Rating?
• To fly in Instrument Meterological Conditions (IMC) or under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
• To fly for hire > 50 miles & at night
• To fly above 18,000 feet.
Obtaining your Instrument Rating• Must have at least 50
hours cross-country PIC• Obtain 40 hours of
simulated or actual instrument time with:– 15 hours dual– One 250 NM cross-
country under IFR– Up to 20 hours in an FAA
approved simulator• Knowledge Test• Practical Test
Cost of an Instrument Rating
• Piper Warrior:– 40 hours @ $115/hr =
$4600 – 15 hours dual @ $50/hr
= $750– FAA Knowledge test =
$80– Practical test = $300– Books & Supplies
~ $6000
How Instrument Flying Works
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