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Flight review

A 14 CFR part 61.56 requirement designed to assess and update a pilot’s knowledge and skills.

Dictionary Term

Flight review

Definitions

  • A 14 CFR part 61.56 requirement designed to assess and update a pilot’s knowledge and skills.
  • Required for all certificated pilots every 24 months in order to retain pilot in command privileges. A flight review consists of at least 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training.

References

  • Aviation Instructor Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2020
  • Balloon Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2024