Ranks & Ratings

VFR and IFR rank progressions based on flight hours

VFR Rank Track

Progress through VFR ranks by logging VFR flight hours.

Rank Title Minimum Hours
#1 Student Pilot 0.0h
#2 Private Pilot 3.0h
#3 VFR Advanced 10.0h
#4 VFR Flight Leader 25.0h
#5 VFR Captain 50.0h
#6 VFR Senior Captain 100.0h
#7 VFR Command Pilot 250.0h

IFR Rank Track

Progress through IFR ranks by logging IFR flight hours.

Rank Title Minimum Hours
#1 Student Pilot 0.0h
#2 Instrument Pilot 5.0h
#3 IFR Specialist 20.0h
#4 IFR Flight Leader 50.0h
#5 IFR Captain 100.0h
#6 IFR Senior Captain 250.0h
#7 IFR Command Pilot 500.0h

Ranks are calculated automatically from your approved PIREPs. Only approved flights count toward your hours. Your current ranks are displayed on your Dashboard and Roster.
Join VAC to start earning ranks.