Originally Posted by
Salt35
Thanks for the input. Looks like I would need to get my CPL-AMEL and find a way to gain more hours. Flying ag unfortunately does not build time towards these areas of flight. I currently have about 180 PIC cross-country, 60 night, 12 actual instrument and 70 hood instrument hours. I plan on doing more research and start working towards these goals. Thanks again.
You are close to qualifying for the 1500hr R-ATP. I’d spend every minute of the remaining hours flying instruments in the system. Hold yourself to a high standard and challenge yourself with many, many, instrument approaches. Also, double check what counts at ATP XC time.