The IMC syllabus has been developed in accordance with Air Operators and Pilots Association (AOPA) together with the Civil Aviation Authority who regulate flight training in the UK. The IMC course is unique to the UK and is not valid outside
UK airspace and although limiting in that respect has invaluable use in the UK due to the weather conditions prevalent especially during winter. IMC students should consider this course as safety training allowing the pilot to cope with IMC 
conditions, which may arise unexpectedly. Further on as experience is gained use of the reduced landing and take off  conditions together with navigation solely reliant on radio aids will increase the flying days available during the year.

Course Requirements

• Hold a valid PPL and medical
• Have a minimum of 25 Hours since date of application for the PPL
• 10 hrs must be as pilot-in-command
• 5 hrs must be on cross country flight
• The 15 hrs dual IMC course can be included.
• Therefore minimum requirements are 10 hrs PIC of which 5 hrs are cross-country.
• Minimum of 4 hrs dual instruction in instrument flying (normally achieved during the PPL course)
  
  Rating Privileges
• Fly out of sight of the surface
• Fly in a control zone on a special clearance with flight visibility greater than 3 km (PPL must be greater than 10 Km)
• Takeoff and land where the flight visibility is greater than 1800m (PPL must be greater than 3km)
• Fly in Class D and E airspace, which require compliance with Instrument Flight Rules
  
  Ground Examinations. 75% pass
• IMC
  
  Flight experience
• 15 hours total flight time comprising at least:
• 10 hours dual instruction with sole reference to instruments
• 5 hours dual instruction
• Applicant with a Night rating may be exempt from 3 hours
• Flight Test
  
  Revalidation
• The IMC Rating is valid for a period of 25 months from the date of the successful flight test
• A flight with an examiner is required for revalidation