Single Pilot GPS Approaches

[Compass]

Use of GPS for instrument approaches for single Pilot under 703 operator

Advisory circular 0123R

The initial training and checking requirements in a), b), and c) shall be met before being assigned as pilot-in-command (PIC) of a single-pilot IFR operation using GPS for instrument approaches.

a.Within the preceding ninety days and while under the direct supervision of a designated training pilot (see NOTE below), the pilot shall conduct a minimum of ten (10) GPS approaches:
i.five (5) of the approaches shall be conducted in actual or simulated instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) to the prescribed minima;
ii.three (3) of the approaches shall include a published missed approach of which at least two (2) shall be conducted in actual or simulated IMC; and
iii.at least two (2) approaches shall be conducted using two (2) different Initial Approach Way Points (IAWPs).
b.All of the requirements listed in paragraph a) shall be recorded in the pilot's training file and shall include the following information:
i.registration and type of the aircraft/simulator used for the GPS approaches;
ii.manufacturer and model number of GPS equipment used;
iii.date, name and number of approaches conducted in total, in IMC, with missed approaches and from which IAWPs; and
iv.certification by the designated training pilot attesting to the training given to the pilot.
c.The pilot shall successfully demonstrate his/her proficiency in GPS operations as part of a Pilot Proficiency Check (PPC) or as a separate check ride conducted by an Approved Company Check Pilot (CCP) or a TC inspector and shall be certified as proficient.
Once initial training and checking requirements have been completed and the pilot is certified as proficient, on going currency requirements shall be demonstrated by conducting GPS instrument approaches during the PPC.

NOTE: A designated training pilot has completed the approved company ground school program and demonstrated proficiency in the use of the model of GPS (or a model determined by TC to be sufficiently similar) to an ACP.
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My question for a 703 operator;
If you look at the 90 day requirements, does it apply only for the initial or you have to look back every 90 days
and make sure you have done what is listed?
I get different answers from different people even at TC.
There is room for interpretation.
To me, this paragraph says it all: ''Once initial training and checking requirements have been completed and the pilot is certified as proficient, on going currency requirements shall be demonstrated by conducting GPS instrument approaches during the PPC.''
It looks to me like the requirements are only once and then you're all set to fly single Pilot GPS approaches until next PPC.
Want to hear your thoughts on that?
Thanks

[Bushav8er]

You are correct. The whole Circular is talking about "Training". Do a GS and then practical, with designated training pilot and then get signed off.