Stage Check

Fixed Wing

Stage 1

This stage is a progress check.
During this stage you will cover:
Instrument Cockpit Check
Instrument Departure
Basic Instrument Flight Maneuvers
Intercepting and Tracking VOR Radials
DME Arcs
Procedure Turns
Non-Precision Approaches
Precision Approaches
Circling Approach
Missed Approach Procedures
Unusual Attitudes
Partial Panel
Lost Comms
Timed Turns

Stage 2 (EOC)

This stage will assess if you are ready for your Instrument Checkride. It will cover all the concepts from stage 1 and take a deeper dive into weather (more specifically icing) and holds.
During this stage you will cover:
Instrument Cockpit Check
Instrument Departure
Basic Instrument Flight Maneuvers
Intercepting and Tracking VOR Radials
DME Arcs
Procedure Turns
Non-Precision Approaches
Precision Approaches
Circling Approach
Missed Approach Procedures
Unusual Attitudes
Partial Panel
Lost Comms
Timed Turns
Holds

Rotor Wing

Stage 1

Stage 1 will consist of instrument flying fundamentals. During this stage you will be examined on your knowledge and flight regarding:

Advanced Human Factors and Aeromedical

Flight Instrument Systems

Attitude Instrument Flying

Instrument Navigation

Navigational Facilities

Airports, Airspace, and Flight Information

The Air Traffic Control System

IFR Related FARS

NTSB Part 830

Air Traffic Control Clearances

Unusual Attitude Recovery

Timed and Compass Turns

Stage 2

Stage 2 consists of the meat of instrument flying. You will be examined on your understanding of charts, approach and departure procedures, and holds. You will also fly your first NVG flight! The exam will include:

Departure and Enroute Charts

Holding Procedures

Procedure Turns

Approach Plates and Procedures

Different Types of Approaches

DME Arcs

Precision and Non Precision Approaches

GPS Systems

Components of an ILS

Missed Approaches

SIDS and STARS

Instrument Approach and Departure Design

Partial Panel Flying

Stage 3

Stage 3 mostly contains advanced weather information, IFR emergencies, and IFR flight planning. You will also fly your final NVG flight. This is your EOC, setting you up to pass your instrument rating checkride. The exam will typically follow PTS standards for an instrument rating. However, it can encompass everything you have learned this semester. Passing this stage gets you registered for your Instrument Rating Checkride with a DPE.

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