Instrument Rating
Take your flying to the next level with instrument rating training at Skyward Aviation. Learn to fly using your instruments, navigate under instrument flight rules, and develop the skills needed to safely operate in a wider range of flying conditions.
What Is an Instrument Rating?
An instrument rating allows a qualified pilot to operate under instrument flight rules and fly in conditions where visual references may be limited. Training focuses on developing the skills needed to rely on aircraft instruments, navigation systems, and instrument procedures while flying.
Instrument Rating Requirements
The FAA establishes specific experience, training, knowledge, and practical test requirements for earning an instrument rating. Your training will prepare you to meet those requirements while developing the practical skills needed to safely conduct instrument flights. (61.65)
Flight Training Includes:
- Cross-country flight time as pilot in command (50hr)
- Actual or simulated instrument time (40hr)
- Instrument flight training with an authorized instructor (15hr)
- Instrument training within the 2 calendar months before the practical test (3hr)
What You'll Learn:
- Instrument flight procedures
- IFR flight planning
- Instrument navigation
- Instrument approaches
- Instrument departures
- Holding procedures
- IFR cross-country operations
- Instrument emergency procedures
Why Earn an Instrument Rating?
An instrument rating can expand the conditions in which you're able to fly and help you become a more capable and confident pilot. You'll develop stronger skills in flight planning, navigation, instrument procedures, and cockpit workload management while building on the foundation of your private pilot training.
Ready to Expand Your Flying Skills?
Skyward Aviation Romeo
Romeo State Airport - D98, 32 Mile Road, Ray, MI, USA