I can't distinguish the difference the proficiency check and competency check

[TIFNI]

I can't distinguish the difference the instrument proficiency check and the instrument competency check.

In the ASA's 2014 Instrument Rating TEST PREP,
4021. how long does a pilot meet the recency og experience requirements for IFR flight after successfully completing an instrument competency check if no further IFR flights are made?
A- 90days
B - 6 calendar months
C - 12 calendar months
Answers is B, but I think C is correct.
Because
I think " 6 calendar months after completing currency, we enter the grace period for 6 calendar months.
after the grace period, we should complete the instrument proficiency check.
So after 12 calendar months from time currency is completed, we e should complete the instrument proficiency check. "

help me!!!

[dec122287]

It is saying "how long do you meet the recency requirements" meaning how long can you legally fly IFR, and the answer is 6 months, after that you have a 6 month grace period to meet the proficiency requirements but you are not legal to fly IFR during the grace period, and if you let the grace period six months pass without out shooting the 6 approaches ect. you would need to complete an instrument proficiency check (ipc) which is same thing as a competency check.

[MarkerInbound]

"Competency check" isn't used in basic part 91 flying. What ASA is doing is using the word "competency" to cover a part 61.65 checkride, a 61.57(d)IPC, a 91.1103 flight check, a 121.441 PC, a 125.291 PC or a 135.297 PC. Any of these show instrument "competency."

[RYaroslavsky]

TIFNI, when i did my IFR written exam, my thoughts were the same. The answer C was correct for me, but I knew the test must be answered by answer B. =D

[westhawk]

The so-called "grace period" only means that lapsed IFR currency may be regained by performing the required approaches, holding and navigation tasks instead of completing an IPC. This may only be accomplished within 6 calendar months of the last day you were instrument current. Once more than 12 calendar months out of IFR currency, an IPC MUST be completed in order to regain instrument currency. (unless a check for new rating or privilege requiring the demonstration of instrument competency has been accomplished)

It's not really a "grace period" at all when you consider that one is not instrument current during this 6 month period. Moreover, just accomplishing an IPC may be less time and expense consuming than the alternative! Why are so many pilots reluctant to fly with an instructor?

westhawk

[Feather44]

No IFR, unless you have executed 6 instrument approaches (+ intercepting, tacking, holding) through the use of a Nav system in an approved sim or a/c within the 6 previous calandar months.

[TIFNI]

thank you eveybody!!

Now, I understand that I'm not legally fly IFR during the grace period, but i just have a chance to achieve 6app' etc and regain IFR currency
that's why 6months is correct.

thank you everyone!!!!!!