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What capability does an instrument rating add?

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  • ✓ The ability to fly in instrument meteorological conditionscorrect

    The instrument rating permits flight in IMC, greatly expanding capability.

  • The ability to fly for compensation

    Flying for compensation requires a commercial certificate, not an instrument rating.

  • Permission to skip the flight review

    The instrument rating does not exempt a pilot from the flight review.

  • Authority to instruct other pilots

    Instructing requires a flight instructor certificate.

Why

The instrument rating allows flight in instrument meteorological conditions and is earned through additional training and knowledge and practical tests.

FAA source: ACS / additional ratingsbrowse the reference library →

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