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Instrument Rating
Instrument ratings are issued for aircraft in
one of four groups.
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Group |
Description |
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I |
All planes where the flight test was
carried out in a multi-engine airplane. |
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II |
Multi-engine and centre line thrust &
single engine planes where the flight test was done in a multi-engine centre
line thrust airplane. |
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III |
Single engine airplanes where the flight
test was done in a single engine airplane. |
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IV |
Helicopters where the flight test was
carried out in a helicopter. |
Knowledge:
You must achieve a minimum of 70% on the written exam Instrument Rating (INRAT),
which includes Canadian Aviation Regulations; Instrument Flight Rules and
Procedures; Meteorology; Instruments; Radio and Radar Systems; and Navigation.
Experience:
To obtain an instrument rating you must complete a minimum 50 hours PIC
cross-country flight in airplanes or helicopters; 10 of which must be in the
appropriate category. You must also complete 40 hours of instrument time - a
maximum of which may be 20 hours Transport Canada approved simulator time.
Included in the 40 hours are five hours dual time obtained from a person with a
flight instructor rating; 5 hours in airplanes; 15 hours of dual instrument
flight time from a qualified person according to CARS subsection 425.21(9), and
one dual cross-country flight under simulated or actual IMC conditions - minimum
100 nautical miles. This flight is done according to an IFR flight plan, which
includes, at two different locations, an instrument approach to minima.
Skill:
You must complete a flight test in accordance with the Flight Test Standard
- Instrument Rating (TP9939E) or a PPC for operations under IFR in
accordance with part VI or part VII as applicable.
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