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Is instrument rating necessary?
Instrument rating – IR(A) is a qualification that allows a pilot to fly according to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) with a minimum decision height for landing of 60m (200 feet). Instrument Rating is required by all airlines prior to recruitment.
Under what condition can you file IFR to an airport without an instrument approach procedure?
You cannot file an IFR flight plan to an airport without an instrument approach. B. If the weather is forecast to be at least VFR at the expected time of arrival.
Do you need an instrument rating to fly at night?
FAR 91.157—In order to get a Special VFR clearance at night, you must have an instrument rating, an instrument-equipped airplane, 1 mile visibility, be able to remain clear of clouds, and a Special VFR clearance from air traffic control.
When can you descend without an instrument approach?
You can descend below the clouds while approaching another airport, break out of the clouds, land, and cancel IFR. Then take off, maintaining VFR under the clouds to your nearby destination if conditions are safe and you feel comfortable.
What are the IFR rating requirements for instrument ratings?
IFR rating requirements can be found in 14 CFR § 61.65 §. To summarize, to apply for an instrument rating, you must: (1) Already have a private pilot certificate, or be concurrently applying for a private pilot certificate with your instrument rating.
What will I learn in the IFR flight course?
Flight Instruments: You will learn the specific instruments your aircraft must have to be IFR legal (91.205 (d)), and how they work. You’ll also learn what to do if one of several of them fail in flight.
Do you need an instrument rating to rent an aircraft?
If you will be regularly renting an aircraft, or plan to purchase one, you will most likely enjoy lowered insurance rates once you get an instrument rating. An instrument rating will allow you to legally fly without the visual reference of the ground or a horizon.
What does it mean to be an in- instrument rated pilot?
Instrument rated pilots will also be equipped with the aeronautical decision skills to stop and think before you get into a situation where you need to use your instrument flying skills. Attempting VFR flight in IMC is one of the most consistently deadly decisions or mistakes in all of aviation.