IFR recurrency requirements I have not flown instruments in 9 years.

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SillyPilot

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I have not flown IFR in nine years.To get current do I have to fly with an FAA inspector or DE who conducts IFR checkrides to show my instrument proficency to meet the recent experience. Can I fly with flight instructor and get a sign off as my six six six requirements are long expired.
Thanks in advance.
 
I'm not aware of anything other than the IPC requirement for currency... so training with an instructor with an IPC given would be my guess (assuming you'll need some training after 9 years).
 
Yep, I'm pretty sure the CFI and six approaches with holding practice will do it. However, as you probably know, six approaches may get you legal, but it's probably not going to be enough to make you safe in actual conditions. Several hours at the least would be much better.

Have fun.
 
61.57
Instrument proficiency check. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, a person who does not meet the instrument experience requirements of paragraph (c) of this section within the prescribed time, or within 6 calendar months after the prescribed time, may not serve as pilot in command under IFR or in weather conditions less than the minimums prescribed for VFR until that person passes an instrument proficiency check consisting of a representative number of tasks required by the instrument rating practical test.

(1) The instrument proficiency check must be --

(i) In an aircraft that is appropriate to the aircraft category;

(ii) For other than a glider, in a flight simulator or flight training device that is representative of the aircraft category; or

(iii) For a glider, in a single-engine airplane or a glider.

(2) The instrument proficiency check must be given by --

(i) An examiner;

(ii) A person authorized by the U.S. Armed Forces to conduct instrument flight tests, provided the person being tested is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces;

(iii) A company check pilot who is authorized to conduct instrument flight tests under part 121, 125, or 135 of this chapter, and provided that both the check pilot and the pilot being tested are employees of that operator;

(iv) An authorized instructor; or

(v) A person approved by the Administrator to conduct instrument practical tests.
 
johntlewis said:
six approaches with holding practice will do it.
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3 approaches. 2 non precision and 1 precision, to PTS standards will do. That's an IPC, as outlined in the IRA PTS.

Of course, 9 years ago, they were still using ADF's weren't they?
Or was it Range...?:)
 
no more six six n six.......i'd suggest starting with a new instrument pilot text book..that'll at least get you back in the mentality of instruments. Find a flight school with a simulator. They're cheap and you can practice you basic skills in it before you go wasting money in an airplane....prices have gone waaaayyyyyyy since 9 years ago......You can even do the IPC in the simulator, but I'd definitely get into the airplane to get used to the environment. It'll probably take you less than 10 hours to get back in the groove, just make sure you get an instructor to walk you through all of it. All you need is an IPC, which any CFI-I (or DPE/FAA, if you're brave) can do..
 
Legaly all you need is an IPC which needs to include a representative number of tasks from the PTS.

However, I doubt you will be able to pass an IPC without some re-training (including some ground work). From my experience with similar scenarios it would take you around 10 hours. Using a simulator with an instructor is a good idea, as well as practicing at home with MSFS.

SK
 
johntlewis said:
Yep, I'm pretty sure the CFI and six approaches with holding practice will do it. However, as you probably know, six approaches may get you legal, but it's probably not going to be enough to make you safe in actual conditions. Several hours at the least would be much better.

Have fun.
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Nope...an IPC will make him current, not the 6 approaches. After the IPC, he's on the clock again and then will start worrying about the approaches.
 
MusketeerMan said:
Nope...an IPC will make him current, not the 6 approaches. After the IPC, he's on the clock again and then will start worrying about the approaches.
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Yes, you are correct. Now that I think of it, though, a person could get the IPC with fewer approaches (even if it's been nine years) then the person staying current with a safety pilot. Doesn't make much sense to me.
 
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