# Pilot Qualifications ## Certification Requirements - [ ] review time requirements for instrument rating under part 141 ([FAR 141 Appendix C (4)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/appendix-Appendix%20C%20to%20Part%20141#p-Appendix-C-to-Part-141(4.))) - remember that you fall under part 141, not 61. all of the requirements for ratings under part 141 will be found in the appendixes for part 141 (instrument rating will fall under appendix C) - redbird time can be counted towards the instrument rating, make sure to save the letter of authorization (LOA) in your files so that you have it available - this is the document that will state what the redbird is authorized for ## Recency of Experience - [ ] review [FAR 61.57(c)(1)](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/part-61/section-61.57#p-61.57(c)(1)) - remember that it is not 6 months but 6 calendar months - review [InFO 15012: Logging Instrument Approach Procedures](https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/pilots/training/firc/InFO15012.pdf) - instrument approaches are able to be logged when in actual conditions at or past the final approach fix - instrument approaches under simulated conditions are required to be flown to minimums - DPE can also do IPC ![[Pasted image 20251231125441.png]] - ACS specifies which tasks cannot be completed in the redbird for the IPC ## Record-keeping - satisfactory ## Privileges and Limitations - satisfactory ## BasicMed - [ ] review [FAA BasicMed](https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/basic_med) ## Proficiency vs Currency and Personal Minimums - gave personal minimums sheet, discussed personal minimums, will review personal minimums in the future # Weather Information - [ ] review [AIM 7-1-6](https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/aim_html/chap7_section_1.html#$paragraph7-1-6) - [ ] covers AIRMETs, SIGMETs, Conv. SIGMETs, CWAs - [ ] review conditions that they cover - [ ] review valid times - [ ] review when they are issued - AIRMET sierra includes IFR conditions and mountain obscuration - [ ] review [Pilot Institute: High and Low Pressure Systems](https://pilotinstitute.com/high-vs-low-pressure-systems-explained/) - [ ] review [NOAA: Ingredients for a Thunderstorm](https://www.noaa.gov/jetstream/thunderstorms/ingredients-for-thunderstorm)