Do you have to be instrument current to file an IFR Flight Plan?
Asked by: Student Pilot 11381 views Instrument Rating
I understand that if I'm not instrument current, I can't fly IFR in IMC, but I thought I read something (from the lawyer in AOPA Pilot maybe, but I can't find it now) that I couldn't even file an IFR flight plan to be flown in VMC if I am not current (and my safety pilot is not instrument rated). If that is true, how does one get current with a safety pilot if you haven't done the required number of approaches in 6 months? I filed IFR flight plans as an instrument student, but I had a current CFII in the plane, so that isn't the same as with a safety pilot. Did I misunderstand?
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