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Old 24th March 2002 | 01:28
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IRRenewal

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Actually, the paragraph that explains what 'being current' means deals with pilots who are not in current practice.. .. .AIP AD 1.1.2. .. .3.3.3 Pilots not in Current Practice. .. .If a pilot is not in current practice (see Note) he should try to avoid having to make an instrument approach in bad weather. If he is to make suchan approach, even if he is fully confident of hid abilities, he is advised to add 100 ft to his calculated DH/MDH. Further increments should be added depending on when the pilot was last in full practice, his or her familiarity with the aircraft, the procedure and the aerodrome environment.. .Note: A pilot who has conducted an actual or practice instrument approach during the previous 28 days can be considered as being in current practice.. .. .Although in principle I agree with what they say here (however, is one approach in the last 4 weeks really enough to make you 'current'?), I would also like to point out that this paragraph carries recommendations only. Words like 'should' and 'advised' point in this direction. As far as the legalities are concerned, you either have an IR or you don't.
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