The words “current” and “proficient” are widely used to define a pilot’s ability to fly. Actually, being current means only that you meet all the regulatory standards which, in turn, don’t mean a whole lot. Almost six months after your last instrument approach you are still considered current for an ILS to minimums. Or, for VFR, shooting three landings four times a year does the trick. I’ll leave that kind of flying to someone else. A lot of FBOs have far more stringent currency requirements for their renter pilots.
Being proficient means you are reasonably good at it, and as a matter of survival “proficient” is more important than “current.”
