The course consists of a minimum of 15 hours dual. The basic instrument flying techniques demonstrated during the PPL will be revised and improved, introducing more advanced instrument flying skills.

The UK IMC rating is designed as a 'get you out of trouble' qualification and not as a replacement for the IR. This qualification is ideal for the changeable Scottish weather around Inverness and very good introduction if your intention is to proceed to the IR eventually.

The UK IMC rating is unique to the UK, IOM & Channel Islands. The IMCr entitles the holder to fly in IMC weather, VFR on top of cloud and also to undertake instrument approaches such as the ILS, NDB and Surveliance Radar (SRA) procedures. The rating only allows the full privileges outside of class 'A' airspace but just the same increases the SVFR privileges within class A. Class A airspace is confined to only a few areas of the UK; airways, the London Control zone and a number of TMAs including the Channel Islands TMA. Therefore the full privileges of the rating can be used extensively within the UK.

Flight Training

• 15 hours dual instruction
• Not less than 10 hours of the course must be flown with sole reference to the instruments.

Ground Study

Minimum of 20 hours of theoretical knowledge training covering:

• Physiological Factors
• Flight Instruments
• Aeronautical Information Service
• Flight Planning
• Privileges of the IMC Rating

Ground Examination

A written paper consisting of 25 multi-choice questions covering the IMC theoretical knowledge training. The pass mark is 72%. The examination must be passed within 12 months preceding the date of application. It can be taken before or after the flight test.

Requirements to apply for IMC

• 25 hours experience as a pilot since date of application for PPL (A)
• The 25 hours must include 10 hours PIC of which 5 hours must be cross country flights
• IMC rating course flying (15 hours) may be included in the 25 hours experience
• A Flight Radiotelephony Operators Licence

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