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What conditions allow a person to log instrument time?
A person may log instrument time only when operating the aircraft solely by reference to instruments under actual or simulated instrument flight conditions.
Can an authorized instructor log instrument time?
Yes, an authorized instructor may log instrument time when conducting instrument flight instruction in actual instrument flight conditions.
What is the minimum cross-country PIC time required for an airplane-instrument rating?
50 hours of cross-country PIC time, of which 10 hours must be in airplanes.
What is the minimum actual or simulated instrument time required for an airplane-instrument rating?
40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time, of which 15 hours must be with a CFII.
What are the requirements for the cross-country flight in the instrument rating?
One cross-country flight of 250 NM along airways or by directed ATC routing, with an instrument approach at each airport, 3 different kinds of approaches using navigation systems, and a filed IFR flight plan.
What is the recency requirement for instrument flight training before the practical test?
3 hours of instrument flight training in the last 2 calendar months prior to the practical test.
What is the maximum instrument time creditable in a full flight simulator under part 142?
Maximum 30 hours if instrument time is completed under part 142.
What is the maximum instrument time creditable in a full flight simulator if not completed under part 142?
Maximum 20 hours.
What is the maximum instrument time creditable using a Basic Aviation Training Device?
Maximum 10 hours of instrument time.
What is the maximum instrument time creditable using an Advanced Aviation Training Device?
Maximum 20 hours of instrument time.
What is the requirement for a flight review to act as PIC?
A flight review is required within the last 24 calendar months, consisting of a minimum of 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training, conducted by an authorized instructor.
What can substitute a flight review?
A proficiency check, practical pilot test, completion of FAA-sponsored pilot proficiency award program (WINGS), or flight instructor renewal under part 61.197.
What are the requirements to carry passengers as PIC?
3 takeoffs and landings in the category, class, and type (if type rating required) in the last 90 days.
What are the night takeoff and landing requirements as PIC?
3 takeoffs and landings to a full stop within 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise.
What is required to act as PIC under IFR or in weather less than VFR minimums?
Within 6 calendar months preceding the flight: 6 instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting & tracking courses using navigational electronic systems.
