Two special challenges arise for the CFI-I who administers the instrument proficiency check (IPC) described in 14 CFR 61.57(d). The CFI-I who trains a pilot for the initial instrument rating can develop a comprehensive picture of that pilot’s instrument flying knowledge, skills, and judgment, usually in an aircraft familiar to both the CFI-I ...

2017年10月19日 · If your 6 calendar month grace period has expired and you're still not instrument current, you must complete an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC), which is very similar to an instrument checkride.

This AC provides information to assist General Aviation (GA) pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors in complying with the flight reviews required by Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61.56 and the instrument proficiency check (IPC)/recent flight experience requirements of § 61.57.

2025年1月10日 · Unlike the Flight Review, the Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) is only required if a pilot’s instrument currency lapses—there is no regularly recurring requirement for an IPC.

This written evaluation is intended for use as a tool for use by a pilot and CFI for discussion of IFR procedures for an IPC. There is no minimum score required.

2022年5月1日 · Let your currency lapse for more than six months? Then you need to complete an instrument proficiency check (IPC). The regulation governing IPCs (61.57 (d)), which has no flight-hour stipulations, is vague when it comes to requirements.

The flight check includes navigation by instruments, recovery from simulated emergencies, and standard instrument approaches involving navigational facilities which that pilot is to be authorized to use. Each pilot taking the instrument proficiency check must show that standard of competence required by § 135.293 (e).

As specified in FAA-S-ACS-8, part of the IPC may be conducted in an FAA-approved Aviation Training Device (ATD). Guidance on what tasks can be accomplished in an ATD is located in the instrument ACS. Note: Advanced ATDs (AATD) and basic ATDs (BATD) are the two categories of FAA-approved ATDs. Only AATDs may be used for the IPC.

Overview: The Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) is a critical part of maintaining instrument flight privileges. The correct procedure for conducting an IPC ensures that pilots meet the necessary standards for instrument flying as per FAR 61.57 (d) (e).