Instrument Currency

[Malko]

I am sure it has happened to someone, but has anyone let their instrument currency slip and ended up doing an IPC? Just curious. I have heard that the IPC can be pretty much like a checkride. That and can any CFII perform an IPC?

 

[wheelsup]

I am sure it has happened to someone, but has anyone let their instrument currency slip and ended up doing an IPC? Just curious. I have heard that the IPC can be pretty much like a checkride. That and can any CFII perform an IPC?

where I worked last the CFI's would always do IPC's for each other every 6 months.

I think it depends on who gives it, the instrument PTS has a list of the bullet items that you have to cover but I'll be honest, we just sorta messed around in the sim and shot some crazy approaches and that pretty much covered all the items.

I gave a few IPC's to walk in students and they were much more thorough, to include at least one sim session and one real IFR flight.

yes any CFI-I can do it. the other option is with a DE I believe, and that's the checkride scenario I'd bet.

 

[Minnesota_Flyer]

I've had two, with two different CFI-Is. The first was very thorough, much like a checkride, but no threat of a pink slip, of course. The second I thought was kind of a joke -- we went up for about an hour, shot 3 approaches, and did a hold.

Depends on the CFI-I.

 

[flyguy]

Any CFII can do one. Actually there is an AC on it - what should to be covered. Its the same AC that recommends content for a flight review. Don't remember the number off the top of my head, but it was very usefull when I had to get one. I had a fellow instructor do it for me. We did about one hour oral, one quick flight, and one quick sim. Nowhere near the stress and anxiety that comes with a checkride. And hey, if you "fail" it, it does not need to and should not (according to the AC) be recorded as a failure, but simply dual recieved. Then just keep trying until they are ready to sign you off. No sweat.

 

[ComplexHiAv8r]

Any CFII can do one. Actually there is an AC on it - what should to be covered. Its the same AC that recommends content for a flight review. Don't remember the number off the top of my head, but it was very usefull when I had to get one. I had a fellow instructor do it for me. We did about one hour oral, one quick flight, and one quick sim. Nowhere near the stress and anxiety that comes with a checkride. And hey, if you "fail" it, it does not need to and should not (according to the AC) be recorded as a failure, but simply dual recieved. Then just keep trying until they are ready to sign you off. No sweat.

How familiar does the CFII have to be with the aircraft/avionics for the IPC? I know it would be nice if they were really up on the avionics, but I would prefer to use my CFII instead of the CSIP for the Cirrus if I ever get to the point of needing the IPC. Guess same question goes for the BFR.

 

[falconvalley]

Any CFII that is a competent CFII will do. It is better if they're familiar, but if I were asked to, I would jump at the chance. It'd be a learning experience for me. In the interest of safety, however, you shouldn't go IMC on the Check unless they were familiar with your avionics

 

[MidlifeFlyer]

Any CFII can do one. Actually there is an AC on it - what should to be covered.

Even beyond the AC, the Instrument PTS specifies what =must= be covered during an IPC.

 

[JaceTheAce]

I've had two, with two different CFI-Is. The first was very thorough, much like a checkride, but no threat of a pink slip, of course. The second I thought was kind of a joke -- we went up for about an hour, shot 3 approaches, and did a hold.

Depends on the CFI-I.

Aren't you supposed to do 6??? :insane:

 

[Minnesota_Flyer]

Aren't you supposed to do 6??? :insane:

That's for currency. An IPC is totally different. From the PTS:

Instrument Proficiency Check. 14 CFR part 61.57(d) sets forth the requirements for an instrument proficiency check. The person giving that check shall use the standards and procedures contained in this PTS when administering the check. A representative number of TASKs, as determined by the examiner/instructor, must be selected to assure the competence of the applicant to operate in the IFR environment. As a minimum, the applicant must demonstrate the ability to perform the TASKs as listed in the above chart. The person giving the check should develop scenarios to assess the pilot’s ADM and risk management skills during the IPC.