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happysod1412
28th Mar 2011, 12:04
I was just wondering before stepping into the world of commercial flying, with a CPL(H) and IR what is the currency required for VFR/IFR and Night?

Any advise please

Thanks

puntosaurus
28th Mar 2011, 19:47
JAR-OPS 3.970 Recent experience
(a) An operator shall ensure that, except as permitted in sub-paragraph (b) below:,
(1) A pilot does not operate a helicopter unless he has carried out at least three takeoffs, three circuits and three landings as pilot flying in a helicopter of the same type, or a Flight Simulator, of the helicopter type to be used, in the preceding 90 days.
(2) For night VMC operations:
(i) a pilot without a valid instrument rating has carried out at least three take-offs, three circuits and three landings at night in the preceding 90
days. This recency may be obtained in an STD.
(ii) a pilot with a valid instrument rating satisfies the night recent experience requirement if he has carried out at least three instrument approaches in the preceding 90 days. This recency may be obtained in a STD.
(b) The 90 day period prescribed in subparagraph
(a) above may be extended up to a maximum of 120 days by line flying under the supervision of a nominated commander.
[Ch. 1, 01.02.99; Amdt. 2, 01.01.02]