Yes it does, its a rating on a pilot certificate.

14 CFR 61.56(d)
A person who has, within the period specified in paragraph (c) of this
section, passed a pilot proficiency check conducted by an examiner, an
approved pilot check airman, or a U.S. Armed Force, for a pilot certificate,
rating, or operating privilege need not accomplish the flight review
required
by this section.

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In a similar vein, does an instrument checkride count as a BFR? I
thought it did since it added a rating to the ticket.

-Cory

Teacherjh wrote:
:
: Okay, I've read the regulations and still can't figure out the answer to
: this question: If I received an IPC from a CFII one year after my last
BFR,
: do I need to get another BFR in 12 months or 24 months from now??
:

: Yes. An IPC and a BFR are different, and they cover different aspects
of
: flying. However, both can be covered in the same flight if you tell the
: instructor that's what you want (and he is qualified to do both). The
flight
: will probably be longer, but not as long as two separate checkrides.

: Jose

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