The VFR-over-the-top rating – one of the ratings some pilots complete after achieving their Private Pilot Licence.

A VFR-over-the-top rating allows you to:

• Operate aeroplanes endorsed on their licence over top of cloud while maintaining visual reference to the horizon.
• Conditions at the point of departure and arrival must adhere to certain VFR weather minimums.

Prerequisites:

• Valid Private Pilot Licence
• Valid Category 1 or 3 Medical Certificate

Training Requirements:

To achieve your vfr-over-the-top rating you must have completed a minimum of:

• 15 hours of dual instrument time of which a maximum of 5 hours may be instrument ground time
• demonstrate to your instructor the level of skill specified in the Flight Instructor Guide – VFR OTT.

VFR Over The Top Costs

Resources

TC Flight Instructor Guide – VFR OTT.