Sarah Nilsson JD, PhD, MAS
Sarah NilssonJD, PhD, MAS

Recreational Pilot Certificate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Start your training with the applicable FAA ACS or PTS

Recreational Pilot PTS for Airplane, Rotorcraft/Helicopter, and Rotorcraft/Gyroplane - FAA-S-8081-3A

 

2. Then study the Aviation Handbooks and Manuals

 

3. Be sure to review the FAA Sample Aircrew Knowledge Test Questions

 

4. Check out the appropriate Advisory Circulars

 

 

Instrument Rating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Start your training with the applicable FAA ACS or PTS

Instrument Rating ACS - FAA-S-ACS-8B - Change 1

Instrument Rating PTS for Airplane, Helicopter, and Powered Lift - FAA-S-8081-4E with Changes 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 - for helicopter and powered lift applicants only

 

2. Then study the Aviation Handbooks and Manuals

(Just click on the images)

3. Be sure to review the FAA Sample Aircrew Knowledge Test Questions

Instrument Rating Airplane – IRA

Instrument Rating Helicopter – IRH

 

4. Check out the appropriate Advisory Circulars

 

InFO 15012 dated 9-8-15 - Logging Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP)

 

Changes to Instrument Rating Cross Country Approach Requirement Notice Number: NOTC2305

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently reviewed two legal interpretation and determined they were overly restrictive. The Glaser (2008) and Pratte (2012) legal interpretations focused on the requirements of an instrument rating under § 61.65.  Specifically, the requirement to use three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems to meet the requirements of § 61.65(d)(2)(ii)(C).  These interpretations inaccurately concluded that an applicant for an instrument rating must use three different kinds of navigation systems to meet these requirements.

On February 28, 2022, the FAA rescinded both the Glaser and Pratte legal interpretations, stating the regulation’s plain language requires three different types of approaches, not three different navigation systems.  Certificated flight instructors (CFI) and designated pilot examiners (DPEs) should be aware that the requirements for an instrument rating may be met by performing three different approaches, regardless of the source of navigation.  

More information is available at: https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2022/Mar/61.65_Recission_memo.pdf

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