Originally Posted by Starscream

This is going to sound really anal but I've even contemplated not checking the Intstrument Rating box because technically ATPs don't have Instrument Ratings anymore (they are required to take an ATP practical test and are by default removed when issued an ATP). But, yea I've noticed if you DON'T check the box, it doesn't let you enter IFR experience.

Same goes with the CFI. My CFI is expired (hence compelling me to not check the box as having one), but I have 1 year/600hrs of dual given which the computer will not let me enter if I don't check the box.