Can One Receive an IPC in a Sim?

[JimNtexas]

Howdy pilots. I'm wondering if it is possible to take an IPC in a simulator, or must there be a flight in a real airplane.

I'm in central Texas, and I was wondering if any of you have used the simulators at Wright Flyers in San Antonio.

Even if I have to really fly for my next IPC, I'd like to mix in some simulator training.

 

[LewisU_Pilot]

Yes you can do an IPC in a sim or FTD. As long as that FTD is certified for flight training.

 

[JediNein]

Depends on the level of the sim. Use the current Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards for the ratings task table, then compare it to the FTD/PCATD/Level 1-D sim table.

Usually circling approaches, one engine inoperative approaches, and landing from a circling approach are not able to be completed in anything less than a level D sim.

 

[unreal]

Exactly. FTDs are limited in what they can be used for when completing various tasks required on an IPC. Level 6 FTDs for example can be used for everything except for landing from a straight-in/circling approach. In that case, the actual IPC needs to be done in the airplane. Basic instrument currency can be done in an FTD though, which is how I keep current myself.

 

[Flight1339]

I just had to do a presentation on IPCs for my CFI ground school. The previous statements are correct. There is a knowledge portion, too, but most small aircraft sims aren't certified for the entire IPC. Here is the chart that they are talking about from the Instrument PTS:

Edit: It would appear that full IPCs can be performed in sims Level B and up.

 

[MauleSkinner]

Exactly. FTDs are limited in what they can be used for when completing various tasks required on an IPC. Level 6 FTDs for example can be used for everything except for landing from a straight-in/circling approach. In that case, the actual IPC needs to be done in the airplane. Basic instrument currency can be done in an FTD though, which is how I keep current myself.

There is no requirement to do the whole IPC in a single airplane or FTD. The portions that can be done in the FTD can be done there, with the rest done in an airplane.

Fly safe!

David

 

[unreal]

There is no requirement to do the whole IPC in a single airplane or FTD. The portions that can be done in the FTD can be done there, with the rest done in an airplane.

Fly safe!

David

You're right. I forgot about that little stipulation. Where I work, we're given free FTD time to get instrument current through 66 HIT, but if we need an IPC, we just use that as an excuse to bomb around in a C172 for free without a student.

 

[MauleSkinner]

...we're given free FTD time to get instrument current through 66 HIT....

66 HIT...I'll have to remember that. The acronym I use and teach can't be used on these boards

Fly safe!

David