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Instrument Rating and Sport Pilot

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skier

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Let's say I'm a private pilot. I let my medical lapse, but I stay current flying under the LSA regulations.

Now, just for fun I decide to get my instrument rating.

Per 61.65 I need to:

(1) Hold at least a current private pilot certificate, or be concurrently applying for a private pilot certificate, with an airplane, helicopter, or powered-lift rating appropriate to the instrument rating sought;
  • (2) Be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language. If the applicant is unable to meet any of these requirements due to a medical condition, the Administrator may place such operating limitations on the applicant's pilot certificate as are necessary for the safe operation of the aircraft;
    (3) Receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor or accomplish a home-study course of training on the aeronautical knowledge areas of paragraph (b) of this section that apply to the instrument rating sought;
    (4) Receive a logbook or training record endorsement from an authorized instructor certifying that the person is prepared to take the required knowledge test;
    (5) Receive and log training on the areas of operation of paragraph (c) of this section from an authorized instructor in an aircraft, full flight simulator, or flight training device that represents an airplane, helicopter, or powered-lift appropriate to the instrument rating sought;
    (6) Receive a logbook or training record endorsement from an authorized instructor certifying that the person is prepared to take the required practical test;
    (7) Pass the required knowledge test on the aeronautical knowledge areas of paragraph (b) of this section; however, an applicant is not required to take another knowledge test when that person already holds an instrument rating; and
    (8) Pass the required practical test on the areas of operation in paragraph (c) of this section in--

I hold a private pilot certificate. I am current. Does that mean I hold a current private pilot certificate? Am I eligible to take my IFR checkride?

Note, I realize I could not operate under IFR without holding my medical, but can I take the checkride?
 
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