Aerodyne Flight Center's Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) is accomplished utilizing our Full Motion Redbird FMX Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) and then flying our Cessna 182Q aircraft or your own aircraft. To meet the Instrument Proficiency Check per CFR 61.57(d), a straight-in or circle to land approach and landing must be accomplished in an airplane. Or, substitute you aircraft for all the flight activities including those listed below in our Redbird AATD. Allow for more time to complete.
4 hours as follows:
Classroom: Ground Review (1 hour)
Recency of Experience (61.57)
PIC Responsibilities and Authority (91.3)
Preflight Actions (91.103)
Medical Facts for Pilots (AIM 8)
Fuel Requirements (91.167)
Equipment Check (VOR) (91.171)
IFR Two-way Radio Communication Failure (91.185)
Malfunction Reports (91.187)
Required Instruments and Equipment (91.205)
ELT (91.207)
Aircraft Lights (91.209)
Inoperative Instruments and Equipment (91.213)
Altimeter and Pitot-Static System Tests (91.411)
ATC Transponder Tests (91.413)
ATC Instructions (91.123)
IFR Flight Plan (91.169)
ATC Clearance and Flight Plan (91.173)
Takeoff and Landing in IFR (91.175)
Minimum IFR Altitudes (91.179)
Course to be Flown (91.181)
IFR Two-way Communications (91.183)
Navigation Aids (AIM 1)
Air Traffic Control (AIM 4)
Air Traffic Procedures (AIM 5)
Emergency Procedures (AIM 6)
National Security and Interception Procedures (AIM 5-6)
Weather Information
Cross-Country Flight Planning
Flight Activities: Redbird FMX Advanced Aviation Training Device (1.5 hours)
ATC Clearances and Procedures
Compliance with Departure, En Route, and Arrival Procedures and Clearances
DME Arc
Flight by Reference to Instruments
Precision Approach
Missed Approach and Published Hold
Diversion Procedures
Non-Precision Full VOR Approach with Loss of Primary Flight Instruments
Automation Failure: Failure of Autopilot and Avionics
Pre-flight Briefing (.5 hour)
Flight Activities: Cessna 182Q (1 hour)
2 Unusual Attitudes and Recoveries: (Nose High and Nose Low)
RNAV (GPS) Approach
Landing from a Straight-In or Circling Approach.
Postflight: Checking Instruments and Equipment.
Our Redbird FMX AATD can be configured for G-1000 or Avidyne/Garmin 430 GPS avionics, or a standard 6-pack with round gauges and KLN94 GPS. Cirrus SR22T with a sidestick, or standard Cessna yoke. Throttle quadrant to match.
ACS Instrument Rating book and the FAA Advisory Circular AC-61-98C (IPC) are the reference materials used for the ground and flight requirements to complete the IPC.
NOTE: Completion of any phase of WINGS meets the requirements of a Flight Review.
Questions? Contact:
Doug Cox, WINGS Administrator at:
Aerodyne Flight Center
14605 N. Airport Drive, suite 214
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
info@aerodyneflight.com
480-359-7979
www.aerodyneflight.com
