Privileges

The holder of a pilot license endorsed with an instrument rating may fly under instrument flight rules (IFR). This endorsement may be for single-engine aircraft or multi-engine aircraft. When flying IFR, the pilot navigates without visual reference to the ground.

Requirements

One must have a Private or Commercial Pilot License. The applicant must have 150 hours Pilot-In-Command and no less than 50 hours of cross-country flight as Pilot-In-Command.

Training

Classroom instruction is not required, however, it is strongly recommended. Periodic flight briefings will likely be required. A written examination in Air Regulations, Instrument Flight Rules and Procedures, Meteorology, Instruments, Radio and Radar Systems, and Navigation is required along with a flight test conducted by Transport Canada. Some additional study material will be required. Previous dual instrument training can be credited toward the Instrument Rating.