The article distinguishes between pilot "currency," which means meeting legal flight requirements (e.g., specific takeoffs/landings within a timeframe), and "proficiency," which refers to the actual ...

Instrument currency can be maintained through two primary methods: an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) or by accumulating specific flight experience requirements. While several options exist for the ...

Check rides usually include a simple yet significant question: What is the difference between currency and proficiency? Both are important matters, of course, and if you are anyone other than a ...