[thorn bird]

Under Part 61, what are the recent experience requirements for conducting instrument approaches?
The table to the right shows pilot recent experience requirements for different types of approach. Each one can be done in an aircraft, or a flight simulation training device approved for the purpose.

Approach type Pilot recent experience requirement
General Must have conducted at least three instrument approach operations within the previous 90 days
Aircraft category Must have conducted at least one instrument approach operation in an aircraft of the same category (such as aeroplane, helicopter etc) within the previous 90 days
2D approach Must have conducted at least one 2D instrument approach operation within the previous 90 days
3D approach Must have conducted at least one 3D instrument approach operation within the previous 90 days
Azimuth guidance Must have conducted at least one 2D instrument approach operation using azimuth guidance within the previous 90 days
Course deviation indicator Must have conducted at least one instrument approach operation using a course deviation indicator (CDI) within the previous 90 days

So why confuse the hell out of everyone with the Star Wars crap. What was wrong with calling them NDB,VOR,ILS,DME,GPS??? and why persist with this confusing costly recency crap designed to catch everyone out when nobody else does?