An Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) is required to act as Pilot in Command (PIC) under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) if, within the preceding 12 calendar months, you have not performed, in simulated or actual instrument conditions:
- six instrument approaches
- holding procedures and tasks
- intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigational electronic systems
See FAR 61.57 for details. The IPC can be completed entirely in one of our IFR-equipped aircraft or partially using our Elite PI-235 AATD. If you use the AATD, you must complete two tasks in an airplane: circling approach and landing at the conclusion of an instrument approach.