Hold a valid PPL or higher licence.
Hold a valid medical certificate (class 1 for commercial privileges; class 2 for private use).
Pass the required instrument rating theoretical examination.
Complete a minimum of 40 hours of instrument flight training; up to 20 hours may be completed in an approved simulator.
For a multi-engine instrument rating, a portion of the training must be completed on a multi-engine aircraft.
Complete all required briefings and ground instruction, with proper logbook entries.
Pass the instrument rating skills test with a CAA-approved designated flight examiner.
Submit all required documentation: logbook entries, proof of training, exam results, medical certificate, identity documents, and the skills test report.
Pay the applicable fees to have the instrument rating added to your licence.
Hold a valid PPL or higher licence.
Hold a valid medical certificate (class 1 for commercial privileges; class 2 for private use).
Pass the required instrument rating theoretical examination.
Complete a minimum of 40 hours of instrument flight training; up to 20 hours may be completed in an approved simulator.
For a multi-engine instrument rating, a portion of the training must be completed on a multi-engine aircraft.
Complete all required briefings and ground instruction, with proper logbook entries.
Pass the instrument rating skills test with a CAA-approved designated flight examiner.
Submit all required documentation: logbook entries, proof of training, exam results, medical certificate, identity documents, and the skills test report.
Pay the applicable fees to have the instrument rating added to your licence.