AIRWORTHY AVIATION
HELICOPTERS
The rating equips pilots with the necessary skills and knowledge to rely solely on the aircraft instruments for guidance rather than visual references in adverse weather conditions such as fog, clouds, or darkness. An instrument rating is essential for maintaining control situational awareness and safety during the flight. It enables pilots to conduct precision instrument approaches, navigate through complex airspace and effectively manage emergency situations.
Additionally, holding an instrument rating demonstrates a pilots commitment to professionalism, proficiency and safety in their flying endeavors. Holding an instrument rating enhances a pilot professionalism, versatility and market ability making them more attractive candidates for career opportunities in both commercial and corporate aviation.
AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE INSTRUMENT-HELICOPTER RATING
FAA MINIMUMS
MUST HOLD AT LEAST A CURRENT PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE
MUST HOLD A MINIMUM CLASS 3 MEDICAL
A person who applies for an instrument-helicopter rating must have logged:
(1) 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command
of which 10 hours must have been in a helicopter; and
(2) 40 of actual or simulated instrument time of which
15 hours must have been with an authorized instructor who holds an instrument-helicopter rating, and the instrument time includes:
(i) 3 hours of instrument flight training from an authorized instructor in a helicopter that is appropriate to the instrument-
helicopter rating within 2 calendar months before the date of the practical test; and
(ii) Instrument flight training on cross country flight procedures, including cross country flight in a helicopter with an authorized instructor that is performed under instrument flight rules and a flight plan has been filed with an air traffic control facility, and involves—
(A) A flight of 100 nautical miles along airways or by directed routing from an air traffic control facility;
(B) An instrument approach at each airport; and
(C) Three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems.
MUST PASS FAA WRITTEN TEST
MUST PASS FAA PRACTICAL TEST
Additional flight time may be required to meet CROSS COUNTRY PIC requirements
CROSS COUNTRY time can be obtained during Instrument Flight Training.
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