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Instrument currency based on EASA training.

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After no longer being IR current under FAA FARs I trained for and received an EASA frozen ATPL. Since I've had 20 hours of dual instruction and flown 25 approaches, 15 holdings, etc... in the past 3 months, do I still need an IPC to come into currency (on my FAA IR)?

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  1. carson on Mar 26, 2018

    Depends on how long you have been out of FAA currency and the type of training you received/logged.

    CFR Part 61.57(d) states when an IPC is required. If you have been out of currency for more than 6 months, you need an IPC. IPC tasks are specified in the Instrument ACS, Appendix 5 with further guidance in AC 61.98.

    If you were non current for less than 6 months when you took the training, then see Part 61.57(c) to see what experience is required in airplane, simulator, training device or combination that you must perform and log. Its simpler if its all flight training in an aircraft.

    I don\’t think EASA training is relevant, just consider the aeronautical experience.

    If you pass a flight test for a FAA Instrument rating, type rating, or ATP rating
    you are IR current for 6 months.

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  2. LTCTerry on Mar 26, 2018

    It depends, but if you are asking, probably not.

    FAR 61.57 Recent flight experience: Pilot in command governs instrument currency. Are you outside the second six months?

    If you were within the second six months, then your training has probably reset your currency. If not, then 61.57 defines who can give an IPC when required. If one of the people you flew with is a CFII or DPE (FAA not EASA) then perhaps you can make it work.

    You are probably in good shape to pass an IPC now.

    Terry

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  3. Facetiousj on Mar 27, 2018

    Since I’m due for a BFR anyway I’ll do it with s CFII and knock out both.

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