INSTRUMENT - PILOT QUALIFICATIONS

In order to stay current as an instrument pilot, what must you do?
To fly under IFR you must have logged 6 instrument approaches, 1 holding procedure, and tracking of a navigation facility within the preceding 6 months.If this time period elapses, you may make up the deficient requirements in simulated instrument conditions under VFR with an approved safety pilot. If 12months elapses, you must conduct an instrument proficiency check with a flight instructor.

When you log these approaches in your logbook, what must be included?
You must log the location and the type of approach conducted. Also include the name and pilot certificate number of the safety pilot (if applicable).

How much of the approach must you complete in order for the approach to be sufficient?
You must proceed for the FAF to the MAP. You may terminate the approach sooner for safety purposes.

If you are current in a single, are you current in a multi?
Yes.There is not a class restriction, only category.

If you have only done 5 approaches and a hold in 6 months, what must you do after the first 6 months to get current again?
Conduct1 approach with an approved safety pilot under VFR conditions.

Who can be considered a safety pilot?
A safety pilot is someone who is rated and current in the type of aircraft being flown and holds a valid medical certificate.

If you're flying with a safety pilot who is instrument rated, can you do your 6-12 month currency in IMC conditions?
No.Unless that pilot is also an instrument instructor.

Can you do solo practice approaches with a hood on?
No.You must have a safety pilot on board to observe for traffic.

Is there any situation where you would need an instrument rating to fly VFR?
If you fly special VFR at night you must be instrument rated and current, and be in an IFR equipped aircraft.

What time may an instrument pilot log as instrument flight time?
Anytime the pilot is operating the aircraft in flight by solely referencing the instruments.

Are you required to log all your flights?
No.You are only required to log flights that you will need to have evidence of.

If you fly with a safety pilot, is there any additional information that you need to include in your logbook?
You must include the name of the safety pilot in the remarks section of your logbook.