(1) Hold at least a current private pilot certificate, or be concurrently applying for a private pilot certificate, with an airplane, helicopter, or powered-lift rating appropriate to the instrument …

The prerequisite requirements and general eligibility for a practical test and the specific requirements for the issuance of an Instrument Rating – Airplane can be found in 14 CFR part …

(1) The device is approved and authorized by the FAA; (2) An authorized instructor provides the instrument time in the device; and (3) The FAA approved the instrument training and …

For instrument-airplane rating, instrument training on cross-country flight procedures that includes at least one cross-country flight in an airplane that is performed under instrument flight rules.

An instrument rating is an authorization required for a pilot to fly under instrument flight rules (IFR). In the United States, the rating is issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Aug 5, 2025 · First, let’s start with, what is an instrument rating? The instrument rating is an airman rating obtained following the successful completion of applicable knowledge and …

rtification Standards FOREWORD The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published the Instrument Rating—Airplane Airman Certification Standards (ACS) document to communicate …

Apr 11, 2025 · In this 2025 guide, we outline the full list of FAA instrument rating requirements, including prerequisites, training hours, and what to expect during your checkride.

This ACS incorporates and supersedes the previous Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards for Airplane, FAA-S-8081-4. The FAA views the ACS as the foundation of its transition to a …

Jan 1, 2025 · 14 CFR § 61.65 - Instrument rating requirements. This is the most recent version available on this website. Learn more about the CFR.