The next step after earning the Private Pilot Certificate is to obtain the Instrument Rating. Flying with an Instrument Rating (IR) expands the possibility in which a pilot can safely operate. You will learn how to safely fly in inclement weather. The IR certification is add-on to the Private Pilot or Commercial licenses. It qualifies the pilot to fly under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
We highly recommend to complete all ground schools before starting flight training.
Those student who want to persuade our 12-day instrument course you must have all ground school completed and passed the FAA IFR written test.
| Requirements | Resources |
| 3rd class medical | MedXPress |
| Renter’s insurance | BWI AOPA AVEMCO |
| ForeFlight | ForeFlight |
| iPad mini | Apple |
| -E6B -Paper chart VFR sectional and Seattle Terminal Area -Paper chart IFR low altitude | mypilotstore.com |
| Headset | BOSE Light Speed David Clark |
| Online training – Instrument Ground School | King School – preferred Flight Insight Pilot Institute Angle of Attack The Finer Points |
| Books: -Airplane Flying Handbooks ASA-8083-3C -FAR/AIM -Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge ASA-8083-25C -Instrument Flying Handbook ASA-8083-15B -Instrument Procedures Handbook ASA-8083-26B | mypilotstore.com |