To operate as a CAP Instrument Pilot, which of the following is a valid method to meet instrument currency within the past 12 calendar months?

To operate as a CAP Instrument Pilot, which of the following is a valid method to meet instrument currency within the past 12 calendar months?

• A. Passed a CAP Pilot Flight Evaluation with instrument endorsement within past 12 months
• B. Logged 200 hours of instrument time
• C. Completed CAP Instrument Ground School
• D. Attended a seminar unrelated to flight

Answer: (A)

To meet instrument currency in CAP, you must demonstrate recent instrument flying proficiency through a formal flight evaluation that includes an instrument endorsement. A CAP Pilot Flight Evaluation (PFE) with an instrument endorsement within the past 12 calendar months provides documented proof that you have recently practiced the necessary instrument procedures and can operate under instrument conditions as PIC. This is the only option among the choices that confirms current, demonstrated ability in actual instrument flight. Logging 200 hours of instrument time doesn’t guarantee recent hands-on practice or the specific proficiency checks required; completing CAP Instrument Ground School or attending a seminar doesn’t involve the in-flight practice needed to stay current.

To meet instrument currency in CAP, you must demonstrate recent instrument flying proficiency through a formal flight evaluation that includes an instrument endorsement. A CAP Pilot Flight Evaluation (PFE) with an instrument endorsement within the past 12 calendar months provides documented proof that you have recently practiced the necessary instrument procedures and can operate under instrument conditions as PIC. This is the only option among the choices that confirms current, demonstrated ability in actual instrument flight.

Logging 200 hours of instrument time doesn’t guarantee recent hands-on practice or the specific proficiency checks required; completing CAP Instrument Ground School or attending a seminar doesn’t involve the in-flight practice needed to stay current.