Instrument Currncy

Question 1

Currency requirement

Answer 1

61.57c
Can not act as PIC under IFR unless within the preceding 6 Months in actual or simulate instrument performed 6 instrument approaches, holding procedures and tasks. And intercepting and tracking coursed through the use of Navigational Electronic Systems

Question 2

How do you stay current after 12 months?

Answer 2

Must take an instrument proficiency check.
In an aircraft or appropriate Flight Training Device.

Must be conducted by an examiner, company check pilot, authorized instructor or a person approved by the administrator to conduct instrument practical tests.

Question 3

Who can be a safety pilot?

Answer 3

91.109
No person may operate a civil aircraft that is being used for instruction, unless the aircraft has fully functioning dual controls, the instructor has determined the flight can be conducted safely and the safety pilot has at least a private pilot certificate with appropriate category and class ratings.

Question 4

What counts as instrument time?

Answer 4

It means to operate the aircraft, solely by reference to the instruments in actual or simulated IMC .

Question 5

What has t be logged in the logbook to count for recency?

Answer 5

The location and type of each instrument approach accomplished and the name of the safety pilot, if required.