Timeline
Before flight training
Ground School
FAA Written Exam
Stage 1
Instrument Flying
Basic Attitude Flying
Area Navigation
Stage 1
Stage 2
Terminal Procedures
Departure Procedures
Approach Procedures
Stage 2
Stage 3
Practical Test Prep
IFR Cross-Countries
Checkride Prep
Stage 3
Practical Test
Oral Portion
Flight Portion
Requirements
- 40 Hours of instrument flight training in actual or simulated conditions
- Up to 20 hours of the required 40 hours can be performed in an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) or
- up to 10 hours in a Basic Aviation Training Device (BATD),
- No more than 20 hours if you combine BATD and AATD
- 50 Hours Cross-Country as PIC
- A 250nm cross-country flight under IFR
- Pass the FAA’s Instrument Rating – Airplane Aeronautical Knowledge Test
- Pass the FAA’s Instrument Rating – Airplane Practical Test