Aeronautical Experience

Question 1

When is an instrument rating required?

Answer 1

• When acting as PIC under IFR or in weather conditions less than prescribed for VFR
• When carrying passengers for compensation or hire on cross-country flights in excess of 50 NM or at night
• When flying in Class A airspace
• For special VFR between sunset and sunrise

Question 2

What are the requirements you need in order to obtain an instrument rating?

Answer 2

• At least 50 hours of XC flight time as PIC. At least 10 of these hours must be in airplanes for an instrument-airplane rating
• A total of 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time
• At least 15 hours of instrument flight training from an authorized instructor in the aircraft category for the instrument rating sought

Question 3

What is the maximum amount of time one can train on a FTD? (Part 61)

Answer 3

• 20 hours

Question 4

What is the maximum amount you can train on a basic ATD?

Answer 4

• 10 hours

Question 5

What is the maximum amount of time one can train on an advanced ATD?

Answer 5

• 20 hours

Question 6

What is the maximum amount of instrument time one can log on a full flight simulator, ATD, or FTD? (Part 61)

Answer 6

• 20 hours

Question 7

What must you have completed in the last 6 calendar months to act as PIC in IFR conditions?

Answer 7

6 HITS

• 6 instrument approaches
• Holding procedures
• Intercepting courses
• Tracking courses
• use of navigational electronic Systems

Question 8

How can 6 HITS be completed in something other than an airplane?

Answer 8

• It can be completed in a FFS, ATD, or FTD given the device represents the aircraft category for the instrument rating and the tasks are performed in simulated instrument conditions. A flight instructor is not needed

Question 9

What if you are not current within the last 6 calendar months?

Answer 9

• You can complete the 6 HITS with a safety pilot (under simulated conditions), examiner, or instructor

Question 10

What if you are not current within the last 12 calendar months?

Answer 10

• You can complete a instrument proficency check (IPC) with a CFII or examiner

Question 11

What must you have completed in the last 90 days to carry passengers as PIC?

Answer 11

• Day: 3 takeoffs and landings
• Night: 3 takeoffs and landings to a full stop within 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise

Question 12

What must be completed every 24 calendar months to act as PIC?

Answer 12

• Biennial Flight Review

Question 13

Would a new license count as a BFR?

Answer 13

• Yes