You probably meant 12 months out of currency

No, I meant six months out of currency. You are out of currency when
you do not six approaches in the preceeding six months. You are one day
out of currency the day after that happens.

since all you need is a safety
pilot in the 6 to 12 month period.

We're just measuring from different points. I am measuring "out of
currency" from the day you are no longer legal to file IFR. After that,
you have six months to get back in the saddle with a safety pilot before
you need a CFI.

FCC?

You didn't know the FAA and the FCC merged? They will be known as the FBB.

Jose
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