Currency refers to recency of experience that may be required by aviation authorities in order to operate an aircraft.
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Is there any publicly available research that projects pilots' loss of proficiency due to lack of flying (or guidelines to prevent it)?
The FAA requires 3 landings every 90 days to stay 'current', but as we all know, currency and proficiency are different things.
I'm looking for data than can describe how proficiency loss correlates with various factors. Relevant factors might…
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Instrument Currency
Could anyone help me out with this type of scenario? I just want to make sure I have a solid understanding. What if I did not complete my 1 instrument approach and hold in May? Does this mean I have from August 1st until January 31st (the grace…
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Does currency in an aircraft requiring a type rating provide currency for same category and class?
If a pilot has basic currency to carry passengers in an aircraft requiring a type rating, say a Boeing 737, does that mean the pilot is also current in an aircraft in the same category and class (AMEL) that does not require a type rating, e.g.…
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What would reasonably take to get current to fly general aviation aircraft after many years
What would it take to become current? I was a fairly proficient pilot and accumulated around 5000 hours. In 1984, I changed careers and haven't flown since. I was licensed for commercial and instrument operation of airplanes (single and…
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