The instrument rating allows you to fly in instrument conditions (clouds) and increases the flexibility of the airplane as a source of transportation. Instead of flying by reference to the horizon, the airplane’s instruments are used to fly the airplane and navigate to the destination.
OVERVIEW
Flight Training Sequence:
- Instrument scanning, interpretation, and airplane control
- Radio and GPS navigation
- Holding patterns
- Instrument approaches
- Cross-country flying
- Review for the FAA written test
- Review for the FAA checkride