What is the requirement for completing an IPC after the grace period for currency?

Completing an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) after the currency grace period requires adherence to the standards outlined in the Airman Certification Standards (ACS). The ACS provides specific performance standards and evaluation criteria necessary for pilots to demonstrate their instrument flying proficiency.

When a pilot's currency has lapsed, the IPC is designed to assess whether they can operate safely under instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions. By aligning the IPC performance with the standards detailed in the ACS, the instructor can effectively evaluate the pilot's skills in advanced maneuvers, navigation, and decision-making under IFR conditions, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of their readiness to fly instrument flights.

While the other options suggest various components that could be related to training or assessment, only the use of standards outlined in the ACS directly governs the requirements for completing an IPC, ensuring that pilots are evaluated consistently and thoroughly based on established proficiency criteria.