A key point for BoDEAN is that a CFI is not an "authorized instructor"
and hence could not give an IPC when it was suggested to him
Then move up to giving instruction in IMC to someone who is
already a proficient instrument pilot, and just needs an aircraft
checkout or IPC"

Regarding an IGI giving an IPC, I've posted the latest text from Lynch below.
It's certainly convoluted. It sounds like he previously said an IGI "can conduct the IPC,"
(which is what I recalled) but now is saying they can "perform the training for an IPC," but not the check itself,
since IGI's aren't listed in 61.215(c)(2)
Max T, MCFI


QUESTION: Can an personal computer aviation training device (PCATD) be used for the instrument proficiency check?

ANSWER: Ref. § 61.57(d)(1): No.
{Q&A-94}

QUESTION: In § 61.57 of the "Frequently Asked Questions of parts 61& 141" the question is asked whether an IGI can
conduct the proficiency check required in an approved ground training device. The answer given is yes. However, I have a
letter from AFS 840 signed by Michael Sacrey stating that "Only a certificated instrument flight instructor may conduct
the instrument competency check, regardless of whether given in a ground training device, an aircraft simulator, or in
an aircraft." Which interpretation is the correct one?

ANSWER: Ref. § 61.215(c)(2). Yes, an IGI can perform training in a flight simulator or flight training device ". . . for
an instrument proficiency check."

It has been brought to my attention that my earlier answer on Question 2 may have confused training vs. checking. Only
those persons identified in § 61.57(d)(2) can GIVE the instrument proficiency check.
{Q&A-104}


Bill Zaleski wrote in message ...
An IGI cannot give an IPC, only the training for one. He cannot sign
one off. (FAR 61.215, training and endorsements vs. 61.193 (g),
training only) An IGI can only give the endorsement for an instrument
knowlege test and none other. He can give the training, however for
an IPC.