"David Megginson" wrote in message
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Canada requires instrument-rated pilots to retake the complete IFR
flight test (including the ground portion) every two years. I
understand that the IFR checkride in the U.S. is a once-in-a-lifetime
thing, like the PPL checkride. Would you prefer to use the Canadian
system, or would that seem like unwelcome government interference to
U.S. pilots?

I don't know how I feel about this one yet... I just completed my training
last week. In the U.S., you can maintain your currency as long as you fly 6
approaches and do some holding and tracking every 6 months. I'm wondering if
anybody who has let their currency lapse completely (beyond 12 months), and
has taken a checkride with a CFII or examiner, feels that that was adequate
to getting you current again? I imagine a lot of practice would be required
before someone felt safe enough to carry passengers or even fly solo in the
system once those skills have been idle for so long.

--
Guy Elden Jr.