General
Applicants must be able to read, speak, write, and understand this language.
What is English?
Control system and procedures for instrument flight operations that ensure safety
What is ATC?
thorough planning and evaluation of all available information relevant to the intended flight
what is preflight preparation?
Total cross-country PIC time required for any instrument rating.
What is 50 hours?
This part of the FAR governs training centers for 30 hour credit
What is part 142
You must have this type of pilot certificate, or be applying for it, to get an instrument rating.
What is a private pilot certificate?
Appropriate information that applies to flight operations under IFR
What is the “Aeronautical Information Manual;”?
pilots seeking an instrument rating must demonstrate proficiency in using a variety of these, such as GPS
what is navigation systems?
Minimum instrument time required for any instrument rating.
What is 40 hours?
Needed for any simulator or device time to be added
What is authorized instruction
Before taking the knowledge test, you must receive this from an authorized instructor certifying your readiness.
What is a logbook or training record endorsement?
Ability to analyze weather data and current conditions to predict future flight environment changes.
What is forecasting weather trends?
handling unexpected situations and ensuring flight safety under challenging conditions
what is emergency operations?
Required hours of instrument training from an authorized instructor.
What is 15 hours?
Agency approving instrument training devices
What is the FAA
You must pass both a knowledge test and this type of exam on the areas of operation.
What is a practical test?
Set of rules used by pilots with instruments to navigate.
What are Instrument Flight Rules?
flown using flight instruments, following specific regulations; required to transition an aircraft from enroute to a safe landing in Instrument Meteorological Conditions
what is instrument approach procedures?
The different instrument approach procedures within flight training devices that are required in the practical test.
What are precision approaches, non-precision approaches, and approaches with vertical guidance?
Max hours in an advanced aviation training device
What is 20 hours
If a flight training device is used for the practical test, the approaches are limited to one precision and one of these.
What is a nonprecision approach?
chapter that apply to flight operations under IFR;
What are Federal Aviation Regulations?
for a pilot to maintain control and navigate an aircraft without relying on outside visual cues
what is flight by reference to instruments?
Distance required for the instrument cross-country in an airplane.
What is 250 nautical miles?
Person who must provide instrument time in the device
Who is an authorized instructor