Clarification on IFR currency requirements in Rule Part 61

The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand has clarified the currency requirements for pilots under IFR rules. An amendment mistakenly reduced the validity period from three months to 60 days, which was incorrect; pilots should continue to follow the original three-month requirement. A correction will be made in a future rule update.

Key points

• The terminology for time periods has been standardized, replacing 'three months' with '90 days'.
• An error mistakenly adjusted the currency period for IFR pilots from three months to 60 days.
• Pilots should continue to adhere to the previous three-month currency requirements until the rules are amended.

*Plain-English summary of Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand guidance — always consult the official source (linked above) for current, authoritative requirements.*