Instrument Rating Subjects
Comprehensive training materials for Instrument Rating certification
Core
IR-1: Core Instrument Rating
Fundamental knowledge for instrument flight operations
Operational Procedures
- IFR flight planning and procedures
- Instrument departure and arrival procedures
- Holding procedures
- Instrument approach categories
- Missed approach procedures
Air Law
- IFR rules and regulations
- ATC procedures and clearances
- Airspace classification for IFR
- Instrument flight rules
Human Performance
- Human factors in instrument flying
- Spatial disorientation
- Workload management
- Decision making in IMC
Aircraft General Knowledge
- Instrument systems
- Flight instruments
- Avionics and navigation systems
- Auto-pilot systems
Advanced
IR-2: Advanced Instrument Rating
Advanced concepts for instrument flight operations
Radio Navigation
- VOR/DME navigation
- ILS systems
- NDB approaches
- RNAV and RNP operations
- GNSS principles
Meteorology
- IFR weather minimums
- Weather hazards for IFR
- Interpretation of weather reports for IFR
- Ice protection systems
Performance
- IFR takeoff and landing performance
- Climb and cruise performance
- Weight and balance calculations
- Fuel planning for IFR
VFR/IFR Operations
- Transition between VFR and IFR
- IFR in controlled airspace
- IFR in uncontrolled airspace
- Emergencies in IFR
Flight Planning
- IFR flight plan preparation
- Alternate airport requirements
- Fuel planning for IFR
- Route selection and optimization