What is the acronym for currency
6 Hits
6 what?
6 approaches within Calendar months preceding the month of the flight
Can be in any airplane, but must be in the same category
H
Holding procedures & tasks
I
Intercepting and tracking courses through navigational electronic systems
Can be done in a full flight simulator that is approved in the same Category of aircraft
If 6 months have passed…
PIC is able to do 6 HITs with a safety pilot under simulated IFR conditions
If 6 HITs isnt logged within 12 Calendar months…
Then the PIC will need to have an instrument proficiency check with an examiner/ CFII
T
Tracking courses
S
Source of navigation
IE VOR approach, GPS