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Pilots holding a CAA or JAR-FCL PPL(A), as well as those training for
the JAR FCL licence may undertake the training required to be issued with
a Instrument Meteorological Conditions Rating.
Pre-requisites
The
applicant must hold either a CAA or JAR-FCL PPL(A) and a flight radiotelephony
operator’s licence. He or she must have completed at least 10 hours
flying as pilot in command since being granted a licence, of which 5
hours must be cross country flights.
Course Requirements
The
IMC course is a minimum of 15 hours flying, under instrument conditions.
It is validated by the taking of a test which serves to demonstrate that
the applicant can safely fly by sole reference to instruments, including
basic handling with full and partial panel, radio navigation and the conduct
of two separate types of approach. Under visual conditions, the pilot
must demonstrate a bad weather circuit and landing.
Course Progress
The
course will begin with basic instrument handling, including full and
partial panel. When the student reaches a satisfactory level of
competency such that he or she can take on more tasks the navigation
phase will begin, which shall include various types of instrument
approach. When the student is able to competently fly the required
procedures (and having passed the theoretical knowledge exam) the flight
test may be taken.
Privileges of the Instrument
Meteorological Conditions Rating
Holders of an Instrument Meteorological conditions rating may:
·
take off or land in flight visibilities
not less than 1800 metres below cloud
·
Fly outside of controlled airspace out of
sight of the surface and under sole reference to instruments..
·
Fly in Class D and E airspace in
circumstances which require compliance with Instrument Flight Rules.
·
Fly in a control zone under special VFR in
visibilities not less than 3Km.
Revalidation Requirements
Revalidation
is by test with a suitably qualified examiner.
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