Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards FAA-S-8081-4E: Airplane, Helicopter and Powered Lift

This is the Federal Aviation Administration's testing standards for Instrument Ratings in Airplane, Helicopter and Powered Lift categories. It is designed for student pilots, flight instructors, and FAA-designated examiners to guide them during the FAA checkride. This book was created by the FAA to disseminate the prerequisite knowledge, skill, and experience requirements for the rating. Pilots use this publication as a study and reference for the checkride.