Instrument Check Ride

What to Bring

• Private Pilot Certificate

• Valid medical certificate

• Logbook with required flight time

• Instrument Knowledge test results

• Training Endorsements

• IFR-equipped aircraft

• Current charts and approach plates

Oral Prep

Key Topics

• IFR regulations & procedures

• Weather theory & interpretation

• Navigation systems (GPS, VOR, ILS)

• Approach procedures

• Holding patterns

• Emergency procedures
   

Study Materials

• Instrument Procedures Handbook

• Instrument Flying Handbook

• FAR/AIM part 91 IFR rules

• Approach procedure charts

Flight Prep

Procedures

• Precision approaches (ILS)

• Non-precision approaches (VOR, GPS)

• Missed approach procedures

• Holding patterns

• Partial panel operations

• Unusual attitude recovery
   

Flight Planning

• IFR flight plan filed

• Alternate airport selection

• Weather minimums

• Fuel requirements

• Route planning