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FAA Advisory Circular 61-98D - Chapter 5 Instrument Proficiency Check
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Note IPC references from this Advisory Circular as listed below:
5.1 Structuring an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC). Title 14 CFR part 61, § 61.57(d) outlines the requirements for an IPC. This chapter provides guidance on the conduct of an IPC.
5.2 IPC Knowledge. Portion
5.2.1 Determining the Pilot’s IFR Knowledge. The flight instructor determines whether the pilot has adequate knowledge and understanding of 14 CFR part 91, especially
Subpart B, Flight Rules; Subpart C, Equipment, Instrument, and Certificate Requirements; and Subpart E, Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, and Alterations
5.3 IPC Skill (Flight) Portion.
The maneuvers and procedures selected for the IPC must include those listed in the Rating Task Table in this Airmen Certification Standards for Airplanes FAA-S-ACS-8 or this Practical Test Standards for Helicopters and Powered Lift FAA-S-8081-4.
The flight instructor conducting the IPC has the discretion to require any other maneuver(s) necessary to determine that the pilot can safely operate under IFR in a broad range of conditions appropriate to the aircraft flown and the ATC environment selected. The flight instructor should emphasize proper adherence to ATC clearances.
Regardless of the maneuvers and procedures selected, the flight instructor should ensure that the pilot demonstrates satisfactory basic attitude instrument flying skills. For checks conducted in an airplane but not under actual instrument weather conditions, the flight instructor should employ an appropriate view-limiting device to simulate instrument conditions.
