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Step 1
Know when you need to be tested. To maintain your IFR currency so that you can legally fly in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), you must be tested every 6 months.
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Step 2
Perform 6 instrument approaches. You should have an authorized IFR flight instructor in the passenger seat when you do this. You should also do a combination of 6 precision or non-precision approaches.
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Step 3
Holding procedures. Slow down before entering the hold. Choose the proper entry. Compensate for the prevailing winds. Adjust the distance on the outbound leg to ensure a 1 minute inbound leg and required radio communications.
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Step 4
Intercept and track your course using onboard navigational equipment. This is automatically accomplished when flying an instrument approach.
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Step 5
If you fail to do this, then you have 6 more months to get current. Then you will be required to take an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC). You may not file an IFR flight plan during that time.










