The article distinguishes between a "pilot with an instrument rating" (legal but potentially inexperienced) and a true "instrument pilot" (proficient, confident, and competent in challenging IFR ...
EASA has proposed a "Basic Instrument Rating" to make it faster, cheaper, and easier for private pilots to obtain an instrument rating, aiming to combine regulatory frameworks and increase confidence ...
Instrument-rated pilots need a structured, personalized "100-hour plan" beyond the minimum FAA requirements (FAR 61.57c) to prevent skill erosion and ensure safety. This plan should focus on skill ...