DGCA Instrument Rating Currency Tracker
Track Indian IR validity, instrument approaches and IR renewal checks per CAR Section 7 — with due-date warnings before every check.
DGCA IR validity runs on periodic checks (CAR Section 7 Series I): the rating must be renewed by an IR check with an approved examiner, and operators layer recency requirements on top.
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⚠️ Not for operational decisions. This is a record-keeping and planning aid only — not certified avionics, not a source of regulatory truth. Always verify against official sources (DGCA) and your operator's approved documents before flying.
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
Free DGCA IR currency tracker for Indian pilots: keep IR renewal checks, PPC dates and instrument approaches in one place, with amber warnings 60 days before every check is due.
About DGCA Instrument Rating Currency Tracker
Indian instrument flying runs on a calendar of checks: the IR renewal with a DGCA-approved examiner, the PPC cycle for operators, plus the Class 1 medical and RTR/FRTOL that everything else depends on (CAR Section 7 and Schedule II of the Aircraft Rules). Miss a date and you're grounded on paper regardless of how sharp your scan is. This tracker combines the two views Indian pilots actually need: a check-expiry board with 60-day amber warnings for IR renewal, PPC, route check and medical, and an approach log that maintains your rolling six-month instrument count for personal minimums and interview questions. Both export to CSV for your CPL/ATPL file or an airline's document check.
How to use DGCA Instrument Rating Currency Tracker
- 1Enter each check (IR renewal, PPC, medical, RTR) with its expiry date.
- 2Log instrument sessions as you fly them to maintain the approach count.
- 3Act on amber badges 60 days out — examiner slots in India book up fast.
Why use DGCA Instrument Rating Currency Tracker?
- ✓Check-expiry board: IR renewal, PPC, route check, medical, RTR in one list
- ✓60-day amber warnings sized for Indian examiner scheduling lead times
- ✓Separate approach log with rolling 6-month count
- ✓CSV exports for airline document checks and DGCA audits
- ✓Browser-only privacy — your career file stays on your device
Frequently asked questions
How often must an Indian IR be renewed?+
The IR is renewed by an instrument rating check with an approved examiner per CAR Section 7 Series I — annually for most general aviation holders, while airline pilots effectively maintain it through the operator's six-monthly PPC cycle that includes instrument segments. Because the regime differs by operation type, this tracker lets you enter whichever check dates govern your flying and warns on each independently.
Why track approaches if the DGCA system is check-based?+
Because checks prove you on one day; recency keeps you safe the other 364. Operators' Ops Manuals commonly require recent instrument experience between PPCs, interviews ask for approach counts, and personal-minimums discipline is built on knowing how recent your last raw-data ILS actually was. The rolling six-month tile gives you that number without spreadsheet maintenance.
What documents do Indian operators check alongside the IR?+
Typically the full validity stack: licence, Class 1 medical, IR/PPC dates, RTR(A) and FRTOL, English language proficiency, and dangerous-goods/CRM refreshers where applicable. An expiry lapse in ANY of them can pull you off the roster, which is why this board tracks medical and RTR beside the IR rather than treating the rating in isolation.
Where is my logbook data stored?+
Everything you enter is saved in your browser's local storage on your own device — nothing is uploaded to any server. That means your flight records stay completely private, work offline, and load instantly. Use the CSV export regularly to keep an off-device backup copy of your records.
Can I export my records for an audit or examiner?+
Yes — one click exports your complete validity and approach record as a CSV file that opens in Excel, Google Sheets or Numbers. The export preserves every column exactly as entered, so you can print it, attach it to an application, or hand it to an examiner, inspector or insurance underwriter as a supporting summary alongside your official records.
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