A comprehensive guide to the Instrument Rating Practical Test with easy to use diagrams. The instrument practical test and instrument rating are well-known to be the most difficult to pass and obtain because of the comprehensive nature of the required knowledge: from pilot and aircraft regulations to understanding the weather and flight planning using a variety of navigation systems. Finally, a good instrument student must be able to read, understand, and execute enroute charts and instrument procedures. This text, based on primary documents from the FAA, clarifies and summarizes the information necessary to pass the instrument rating practical test and study for an IPC.