So back it went. The *new*
interpretation that came out was "Any instrument approach on an IFR
flight plan counts for currency, no clouds required." That one was
also laughed off the table

That's what I'd like to see - I could use a good laugh every now and then.

Ironically, it STILL doesn't tell you how much "clouds" you have to
have to count the approach. G

Well, each cloud is different - the "what if I break out for ten seconds
halfway down the approach and then go back in the clag?" questions can
go on forever and still not cover everything.

I figure if I have to depend on the instruments to keep the greasy side
down for most of the way, especially near the end, then I'm counting it.
If I don't break out until the DH for SOME class of aircraft, I'm
counting it. If I can use outside references to keep upright, then even
though I'm using instrument navigation and below VMC, I'm not counting
it as an instrument approach for currency.

I wish that the FAA wouldn't feel the need to answer the question like a
lawyer, but instead, give us their guidelines for how they think, so
that we can make our own decisions utilizing their criteria, and be
reasonably certain we'll reach the same conclusion.

Jose
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