An Instrument Rating (IR) is the rating that will allow you to fly in what is referred to as Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC). These are conditions of poor visibility, low cloud base and generally adverse weather. The rating qualifies you to fly an aircraft relying solely on its flight Instruments.
The instrument rating is optional for a PPL but will become essential if you plan on becoming a commercial or airline pilot.
You may commence the instrument training course after completing the night rating and have completed the exams mentioned in the commercial pilot’s course as well as the Instrument rating exam.
The practical section consists of 40 hours of flight training with sole reference to the aircraft instruments.
Of these 40 hours, 20 hours can be done in an approved flight simulator while the following 20 must be done in the aircraft. The Instrument Rating test must be conducted by a Grade I Designated Flight Examiner (DFE).
In conjunction with the practical flight test, the examiner will discuss various aspects of Instrument Flying for a duly rated pilot. In addition, the examiner will ask you a few questions relating to Instrument Flying and procedures, flight and weather planning.
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