Slye
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The requirements to get your instrument rating as specified in 141 Appendix C says: (1) For an instrument airplane course: Instrument training time from a certificated flight instructor with an instrument rating on the approved areas of operation in paragraph (d) of this section including at least one cross-country flight that—
(i) Is in the category and class of airplane that the course is approved for, and is performed under IFR;
(ii) Is a distance of at least 250 nautical miles along airways or ATC-directed routing with one segment of the flight consisting of at least a straight-line distance of 100 nautical miles between airports;
(iii) Involves an instrument approach at each airport; and
(iv) Involves three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems.
Now, is it acceptable to go from point A to B, shoot two different types of approaches, then go from point B to A and shoot another different type of approach, does this satisfy the requirements for the instrument rating x-c, or do you have to go to three different airports?
Also, suppose you and your instructor misread this reg, or any other reg for that matter, and you went up for your checkride without actually having met the requirements per the FARs. The examiner doesn't catch it and you pass your checkride and get your rating. If the mistake gets recognized down the road, what steps, if any, need to be taken? Is it the FAA's fault for not catching it? Do you need to make up the requirement that you originally accidentally skipped? Thanks!
(i) Is in the category and class of airplane that the course is approved for, and is performed under IFR;
(ii) Is a distance of at least 250 nautical miles along airways or ATC-directed routing with one segment of the flight consisting of at least a straight-line distance of 100 nautical miles between airports;
(iii) Involves an instrument approach at each airport; and
(iv) Involves three different kinds of approaches with the use of navigation systems.
Now, is it acceptable to go from point A to B, shoot two different types of approaches, then go from point B to A and shoot another different type of approach, does this satisfy the requirements for the instrument rating x-c, or do you have to go to three different airports?
Also, suppose you and your instructor misread this reg, or any other reg for that matter, and you went up for your checkride without actually having met the requirements per the FARs. The examiner doesn't catch it and you pass your checkride and get your rating. If the mistake gets recognized down the road, what steps, if any, need to be taken? Is it the FAA's fault for not catching it? Do you need to make up the requirement that you originally accidentally skipped? Thanks!
