Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
The obvious use for your instrument rating is to fly in IFR weather, but there have been some times over the years that I've realized you can absolutely use those skills even in perfectly good VFR weather. If you don't already have your instrument rating, I highly recommend you get it! You can use it in SO many ways and it will make you a better pilot.
Resources mentioned in the video:
Advisory Circular: faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac_90-66b.pdf
Hard parts about instrument rating: youtu.be/1zD15kTsF00
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The obvious use for your instrument rating is to fly in IFR weather, but there have been some times over the years that I've realized you can absolutely use those skills even in perfectly good VFR weather. If you don't already have your instrument rating, I highly recommend you get it! You can use it in SO many ways and it will make you a better pilot.
Resources mentioned in the video:
Advisory Circular: faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac_90-66b.pdf
Hard parts about instrument rating: youtu.be/1zD15kTsF00
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Looking to start your aviation journey but not sure where to begin? Get the 23 resources I wish I had at the start of my aviation journey in an easy-to-reference PDF. You'll get the short answers along with links to expanded resources on every single topic. This 25-page PDF is jam-packed with value and addresses nearly all of the topics I most commonly get asked about flight training, all in one place, for free. Grab it here: airplaneacademy.com/start
Want to avoid the mistakes I've made and learn from the things that have gone right? Below you can sign up below for my free five-day email series that covers the most impactful lessons I've had as an aviator, from flying to airplane ownership:
airplaneacademy.com/join
If you want to know more about me (Charlie), here's my bio and aviation bucket list: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
More aviation tips, tricks, and FAQ's over at airplaneacademy.com
