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Old 30th Dec 2011, 03:41
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Intruder
 
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I have another question about the IR renewal

I am not really familiar with the FAA regulation and I didn t renew my FAA ATP since I passed it in a 737.200 in 1995!

A passed the A330 type rating in Canada but to get the Canadian Licence I need to do a conversion from an current FAA ATP (medical and IR)

the part 61.57 said : "The instrument proficiency check must be in a flight simulator or flight training device that is representative of the aircraft category"

There is no mention of the Class of aircraft
Can I passed the IR in any ME Land simulator to validate my ATP licence?
An ATP does not need to be "validated," as Markerinbound noted.

If you want to be fully CURRENT in your ATP, then find a company that will give you a Proficiency Check in an airplane in which you have a Type Rating. You can do that in a simulator.

Otherwise, find someone who will give you a Flight Review AND Instrument Proficiency Check per FAR 61.56 AND 61.57.

Look at Part 1 for the definition of Category:

Category:
(1) As used with respect to the certification, ratings, privileges, and limitations of airmen, means a broad classification of aircraft.
Examples include: airplane; rotorcraft; glider; and lighter-than-air
If you want to work as an airline pilot, I recommend you become more familiar with the applicable regulations.
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