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IPC without GPS??

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Jake14

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In my old Cessna I flew IFR with just a VAL INS429 (https://www.valavionics.com/ins-429.html)
and a Bendix DME (filing /A), and installed both the DME and 429 in my Van's build along with an EFIS

Unfortunately, I didn't stay current during the 3-year build, so now need an IPC. I plan on just flying VOR/ILS/LOC approaches, so I'm wondering what would be the easiest (cheapest :D) way to get current.....

a) can I get my IPC without using an IFR GPS (steam gauges only) ?

b) can this be done in a simulator only?

c) if the IPC requires flight time, can it be done in my Van's experimental aircraft?

Thanks in advance....
 
Jake14 said:
In my old Cessna I flew IFR with just a VAL INS429 (https://www.valavionics.com/ins-429.html)
and a Bendix DME (filing /A), and installed both the DME and 429 in my Van's build along with an EFIS

Unfortunately, I didn't stay current during the 3-year build, so now need an IPC. I plan on just flying VOR/ILS/LOC approaches, so I'm wondering what would be the easiest (cheapest :D) way to get current.....

a) can I get my IPC without using an IFR GPS (steam gauges only) ?

b) can this be done in a simulator only?

c) if the IPC requires flight time, can it be done in my Van's experimental aircraft?


Thanks in advance....
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A) Yes. You can do an ILS, LOC, and VOR approaches. Presuming you can find a VOR approach not too far away.
B) Yes, but it has to be the right kind of simulator ($$)
C). Yes.
If I was the CFII though, I would decline to fly in actual IMC if there is no backup to the EFIS
 
I would think so. As always it depends on the cfii. Some may not feel comfortable in an EAB, but there?s no legal problem.
 
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