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To gain your instrument rating, you must meet specific requirements and undergo training at a flight school to demonstrate proficiency in flying solely by reference to instruments. It is often the next step in becoming a pilot.

1. Pre-requisites:

- Must hold a private pilot's license.

- Meet the aeronautical experience requirements set by the aviation authority.

2. Training:

- Receive ground instruction on instrument flight rules (IFR), navigation systems, instruction approaches, weather theory, and regulations.

- Complete flight training in actual or simulated instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) to learn to fly solely by references to instruments.

3. Flight hours:

- Approximately 15 hours of instrument flight training from an authorized instructor.

- At least 3 hours of instrument training within the preceding 2 calendar months before the practical exam.

-Approximately 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time.

4.Cross country flight :

- Complete a cross country flight under IFR rules that include:

      * Distance of at least 250 nautical miles along airways or ATC directed routing.

      * Instrument approach at each airport where a landing is made.

      * Three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems.

5. Written Exam:

- Pass a written knowledge exam specific to instrument flying.

6.Checkride:

- Pass a practical flight test (checkride) with an FAA designated examiner or authorized check pilot. During the checkride, you will demonstrate your ability to operate an aircraft solely by reference to instruments.