Instrument Rating Helicopter

Pilot Qualifications

Preflight Preparation · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Weather Information

Preflight Preparation · ground lesson · 45–60 minutes

Cross-Country Flight Planning

Preflight Preparation · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Aircraft Systems Related to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Operations

Preflight Procedures · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Helicopter Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment

Preflight Procedures · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Instrument Flight Deck Check

Preflight Procedures · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Compliance with Air Traffic Control Clearances

Air Traffic Control (ATC) Clearances and Procedures · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

Holding Procedures

Air Traffic Control (ATC) Clearances and Procedures · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

Instrument Flight

Flight by Reference to Instruments · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes

Flight by Reference to Instruments · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs

Navigation Systems · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

Departure, En Route, and Arrival Operations

Navigation Systems · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

Non-precision Approach

Instrument Approach Procedures · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Precision Approach

Instrument Approach Procedures · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Missed Approach

Instrument Approach Procedures · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

Landing from an Instrument Approach

Instrument Approach Procedures · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

Loss of Communications

Emergency Operations · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Instrument Approach and Landing with an Inoperative Engine (Simulated) (Multiengine Helicopter Only)

Emergency Operations · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instrument Indicators

Emergency Operations · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Checking Instruments and Equipment

Postflight Procedures · both lesson · 30–45 minutes

Addition of a Helicopter Rating to an Existing Instrument Rating Certificate

Appendix 1: Practical Test Roles, Responsibilities, and Outcomes · both lesson · 30–45 minutes

Instrument Proficiency Check

Appendix 1: Practical Test Roles, Responsibilities, and Outcomes · both lesson · 45–60 minutes

Safety of Flight – General

Appendix 2: Safety of Flight · both lesson · 90–120 minutes

Aircraft and Equipment Requirements & Limitations

Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations · both lesson · 60–90 minutes

IV. Flight by Reference to Instruments – Task B. Recovery from Unusual Flight Attitudes (Operational Requirements)

Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations · both lesson · 30–45 minutes

V. Navigation Systems – Task A. Intercepting and Tracking Navigational Systems and DME Arcs (Operational Requirements)

Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations · both lesson · 30–45 minutes

VI. Instrument Approach Procedures – Operational Requirements

Appendix 3: Aircraft, Equipment, and Operational Requirements & Limitations · both lesson · 60–90 minutes