Instrument Rating
The Instrument Rating is a great tool for career and pleasure-oriented pilots alike. With Nationwide, you can complete instrument training in as little as 10 days.
What it Takes to Acquire Your Instrument Rating
To obtain an Instrument Rating in Fort Worth, you must fulfill specific requirements. These include having flight experience, meeting the age criteria, possessing language skills, and meeting other criteria as well.
Aeronautical Experience Required
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50 hours cross-country Pilot In Command
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40 hours of instrument time including:
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15 hours of instrument training by an instructor
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1 dual cross-country flight under IFR consisting of at least 250 NM along airways and including 3 different types of approaches
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3 hours of dual instruction w/in 60 days of the practical test
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Hold at least a Private Pilot certificate
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Be at least 17 years of age when training is complete
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Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
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Obtain a third-class medical certificate
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Pass the instrument pilot knowledge test
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Successfully complete the training program
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Pass a practical test by an FAA pilot examiner
INSTRUMENT RATING
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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Hold at least a Private Pilot certificate
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Be at least 17 years of age when training is complete
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Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language
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Obtain a third-class medical certificate
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Pass the instrument pilot knowledge test
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Successfully complete the training program
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Pass a practical test by an FAA pilot examiner
READY TO take flight?
Benefits of Instrument Ratings
This rating expands your opportunities for travel and adventure and sharpens your skills, making you a more precise and competent aviator.
Earning your instrument rating significantly enhances safety and confidence by allowing you to fly in a wider range of weather conditions and navigate through clouds using instruments alone.
The instrument rating is a critical step in the journey for aspiring commercial pilots. It builds the foundation for advanced training and demonstrates one's ability to handle complex flight scenarios.
For aircraft owners, the addition of an instrument rating can decrease insurance rates by as much as 25%!
