The section below lists the skills required to obtain an instrument rating. For each skill, criteria is defined to evaluate whether a skill is:
Developing – The learner does not yet meet the required standard and is practicing the skill
Competent – The learner meets the required standard (generally as defined by the ACS/PTS, if applicable)
Mastered – The learner meets a higher standard than the minimum requirement

Skill Developing Competent Mastered
Skill Developing Competent Mastered
Skill Developing Competent Mastered
  • Pilot Qualifications
  • Instrument/Equipment Requirements
  • Weather Information
  • Cross-Country Flight Planning
  • Flight Instrument Procedures
  • Lost Communications Procedures
  • ATC Clearances and Procedures
  • Instrument/Equipment Malfunctions