Instrument rating requirements.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

(a) (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 rating sought; (2) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. If the applicant is unable to meet any of these requirements due to a medical condition, the Administrator may place such operating limitations on the applicant's pilot certificate as are necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft; (3) Receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor or accomplish a home-study course of training on the aeronautical knowledge areas of paragraph (b) of this section that apply to the instrument rating sought; (4) Receive a logbook or training record endorsement from an authorized instructor certifying that the person is prepared to take the required knowledge test; (5) Receive and log training on the areas of operation of paragraph (c) of (6) Receive a logbook or training record endorsement from an authorized instructor certifying that the person is prepared to take the required practical test; (7) Pass the required knowledge test on the aeronautical knowledge areas of paragraph (b) of this section; however, an applicant is not required to take another knowledge test when that person already holds an instrument rating; and (8) Pass the required practical test on the areas of operation in paragraph (c) of this section in— (i) An airplane, heli

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 61.65