It entitles Pilots to fly in special conditions in the UK airspace. 

Privileges

• May fly as pilot in command, in UK airspace only ‐ - out of sight of the surface - in a control zone on a special VFR clearance,
• with a flight visibility less than 10km but not less than 3 km. -
• in IMC, when outside controlled airspace -
• during take ‐ off and landing with a flight visibility, below cloud, of at least 1800 metres.

Theoretical Training

 cover: 

• Physiological Factors 
• Flight Instruments 
• Aeronautical Information Service 
• Flight Planning 
• Privileges of the IMC Rating

The theoretical study can be done by self-study back home.

But we suggest in any case some ground school for the IMC and for the preparation for the written exams.

Suggested Reading

•  Trevor Thom (Air Pilot’s Manual, Vol 5) - or
  Jeremy Pratt (The IMC Rating Q&A Simplifier)

Flight Training

• 15 hours dual instrument flying training of which up to 2 hours may be in an approved simulator 

Not less than 10 of the 15 hours must be flown by sole reference to instruments (simulated, using a hood or fogless or actual)

Requirements to start the IMC training

• Holding a valid PPL with an SEP
• 25 hours experience as an airplane pilot since date of application for their PPL (A) 
• The 25 hours must include 10 hours PIC of which 5 hours must be cross country flights 
• A Flight Radiotelephony Operators License (FRTOL)

IMC rating course flying (15 hours) may be included in the 25 hours experience 

Time frame

the training can be done in about one week.

Exams

we have the examiner for the IMC with us in Jerez