On 2008-08-07 00:00:09 -0700, Pietro said:

wrote in news:4023f7be-cf2e-4830-8e7b-
:

I had a discussion with a CFI (not CFII) today. He indicated that
it
would be legal for him to give me an Instrument Competency Check. I
was under the impression that it required a CFII.

I'm looking at 61.57 and it says
(2)The instrument proficiency check
mist be given by -
(iv) an authorized instructor

Very carefully read the first paragraph of 61.193.

From the Part 61 FAQ:

QUESTION: The Pilot Proficiency Award Program covered by Advisory
Circular 61-91H requires as stated in paragraph (7)(a)(3), one hour of
instrument training in an airplane, FAA-approved aircraft simulator, or
training device as stated in paragraph (7)(a)(3). Who is authorized to
conduct that instrument training? Does it have to be a CFI-IA? Or can
it be a CFI-A (no IA)?
ANSWER: Ref. ¤61.56(e) and ¤61.195(c); A flight review required by
¤61.56(c) is different than the ÒInstrument Proficiency CheckÓ of
¤61.57(d). They are two separate requirements. The flight instructor
who administers the Instrument Proficiency Check of ¤61.57(d) must hold
a CFII-Airplane rating AND as per ¤61.195(c), the flight instructor
must Ò. . . hold an instrument rating on his or her flight instructor
certificate and pilot certificate that is appropriate to the category
and class of aircraft in which instrument training is being provided.Ó
{Q&A-249}

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