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IPC and multi-engine add-on

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Commercial Pilot, FAA Regulations, Instrument Rating

I'm a commercial pilot ASEL, instrument rated. I haven't flown an approach in about 2 years. I'm in need of an IPC. I'm looking into adding on AMEL with instrument privileges. I understand the training required doesn't have a minimum number of hours, but requires proficiency before an instructor will sign me off for a checkride. Do I have to be instrument current prior to the checkride? When I pass, will I be current, even if I don't fly 6 approaches? Does the checkride replace the need for an IPC and/or 6 in 6, holding and tracking requirements of 61.57(c)? What are some of the most practical and cost-conscious ways to get where I want to be-- multiengine instrument rated and IFR current?  

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  1. Kris Kortokrax on Dec 21, 2015

    I would think that flying one approach on the practical test would not be sufficient to make you instrument current. Typically, one acquires instrument currency by completing the whole Instrument practical test.

    You do have to fly a single engine approach on the practical test. Do you think that you can do this with no practice?

    I would guess not. I would also guess that your instructor would want you to be proficient on instruments. It would seem logical that given the amount of instruction done to get you proficient, your instructor would be able to sign off an Instrument Proficiency Check for you.

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