AZaviator said:OK, could anyone please explain why you would need an instrument rating to fly an RC Airplane?? Is the job market for RC flyers really this competative??
I imagine you need the instrument rating for the plane because you'd be on the ground with a TV screen and a instrument panel infront of you. Instrument pilots are generally better prepared to fly a plane WELL based only on instruments, ignoring any feelings of motion from the inner ear. Since you'd most like be at a ground station that doesn't move they probably want someone who can fly a plane on instruments, alone, without having to rely on what it *feels* like they are doing. Besides, Joe Schmoe pilot isn't likely to have an instrument rating. Doing that also cuts down on the applicants and paperwork as they wouldn't most likely not get the job, anyway.
