IFR Flight Test (Answered) 2025/2026
100% Verified.
Class 1 medical
Valid for 1 year.
Valid for 6 months IF over 60 years old or over 40 doing single pilot operations.
IFR Privileges
Fly in IMC conditions and VFR OTT.
6, 6, 6 Rule
After the 1st year, you must complete 6 hours of instrument flying, and 6 approaches to minimums
within 6 months.
2 year recency requirements
Within a 24 month period, you must do one of the following...
- IFR flight test.
- Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC).
- Company Pilot Competency Check (PCC) or Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC).
IFR required equipment
Magnetic Compass.
ASI.
Altimeter.
Time piece.
Engine gauges.
Fuel gauges.
OAT gauge.
HI.
AI.
Turn coordinator.
50% spare fuses.
VSI.
Pitot heat.
Suction gauge.
Alternate static source.
2 way radio.
Radio navigation.
IFR required stuff
Normal and emergency checklists.
Aeronautical publications.
Current databases.
Fire extinguisher.
, First aid kit.
Applicable survival equipment.
IFR required equipment NIGHT
All day stuff plus...
Illumination for ALL instruments.
Landing light if carrying PAX.
Position and anti collision lights.
Flashlight for each crew member.
How often does the pitot system have to be certified?
Every 24 months
What is the altimeter tolerance?
Must be within 50' when set to the altimeter setting. Altimeters indicating more than 50' off are
considers unserviceable.
Documents required on board
AROWJIL
- Certificate of Airworthiness
- Certificate of Registration
- Pilot Operating Handbook
- Weight & Balance
- Journey Log
- Insurance
- Licences
What are IFR departures governed by?
By visibility ONLY.
With no visibility published, you may depart IFR with as low as 1/2sm.
What is the departure procedure?
Cross 35' above the departure end of the runway.
Climb runway heading to 400' AAE before turning.
Maintain a climb gradient of at least 200' per nm to minimum altitude.
What does 1/2 departure mean?
IFR departure will be assured of obstacle clearance if you comply with 35, 400, 200 rule.
What does * departure mean?
Referees to minimum takeoff visibility and specific procedures that if followed, will assure obstacle
clearance.
What does NOT ASSESED mean?
The departure has not been assessed for obstacle clearance. Depart in VFR conditions or calculate
minimum climb gradient/routings.
100% Verified.
Class 1 medical
Valid for 1 year.
Valid for 6 months IF over 60 years old or over 40 doing single pilot operations.
IFR Privileges
Fly in IMC conditions and VFR OTT.
6, 6, 6 Rule
After the 1st year, you must complete 6 hours of instrument flying, and 6 approaches to minimums
within 6 months.
2 year recency requirements
Within a 24 month period, you must do one of the following...
- IFR flight test.
- Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC).
- Company Pilot Competency Check (PCC) or Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC).
IFR required equipment
Magnetic Compass.
ASI.
Altimeter.
Time piece.
Engine gauges.
Fuel gauges.
OAT gauge.
HI.
AI.
Turn coordinator.
50% spare fuses.
VSI.
Pitot heat.
Suction gauge.
Alternate static source.
2 way radio.
Radio navigation.
IFR required stuff
Normal and emergency checklists.
Aeronautical publications.
Current databases.
Fire extinguisher.
, First aid kit.
Applicable survival equipment.
IFR required equipment NIGHT
All day stuff plus...
Illumination for ALL instruments.
Landing light if carrying PAX.
Position and anti collision lights.
Flashlight for each crew member.
How often does the pitot system have to be certified?
Every 24 months
What is the altimeter tolerance?
Must be within 50' when set to the altimeter setting. Altimeters indicating more than 50' off are
considers unserviceable.
Documents required on board
AROWJIL
- Certificate of Airworthiness
- Certificate of Registration
- Pilot Operating Handbook
- Weight & Balance
- Journey Log
- Insurance
- Licences
What are IFR departures governed by?
By visibility ONLY.
With no visibility published, you may depart IFR with as low as 1/2sm.
What is the departure procedure?
Cross 35' above the departure end of the runway.
Climb runway heading to 400' AAE before turning.
Maintain a climb gradient of at least 200' per nm to minimum altitude.
What does 1/2 departure mean?
IFR departure will be assured of obstacle clearance if you comply with 35, 400, 200 rule.
What does * departure mean?
Referees to minimum takeoff visibility and specific procedures that if followed, will assure obstacle
clearance.
What does NOT ASSESED mean?
The departure has not been assessed for obstacle clearance. Depart in VFR conditions or calculate
minimum climb gradient/routings.
