Instrument 101: Checkride Study Sources

Instrument 101: Checkride Study Sources

Author: Hollie Bellino September 9, 2026 Duration: 21:16

Description:

In this Instrument Training Series episode, Hollie Bellino reveals all the necessary study materials you need for your instrument rating, and guess what? Most of them are completely FREE! She, also, includes a few federal aviation regulations you need to note for your instrument checkride day.

Free Pilot’s Cafe:

https://www.pilotscafe.com/

Instrument oral exam guide book link:

https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation

Free Documents via FAA.gov:

https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation

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