Recurrent Training

Flight Review (BFR)

Requirements:  FAR 61.56(c) states that no pilot may act as pilot in command of an aircraft unless, since the beginning of the 24th calendar month before the month in which that pilot acts as pilot in command, t hat person has:

• accomplished a flight review in an aircraft for which that pilot is rated by an appropriately rated instructor
• a  logbook endorsed by the person who gave the review certifying that the person has satisfactorily completed the review

• a review of the current general operating and flight rules of Part 91
• a review of those maneuvers and procedures which, at the discretion of the person giving the review, are necessary for the pilot to demonstrate the safe exercise of the pilot certificate
• Exception: A current CFI who satisfactorily completed a renewal of their certificate with a FIRC, need not accomplish the 1 hour ground.

Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC)

Even if you are already current to fly under IMC, during your Instrument Proficiency Check, you will discover things about your flying that can be improved. Commercial operators require proficiency checks every six months, shouldn't you hold yourself to the same standard? 

The instrument proficiency check must be given by:

• An instrument flight instructor who holds the appropriate instrument instructor rating; or 
• Designated Pilot Examiner / FAA Examiner

• An Instrument Proficiency Check 

or


• Within the preceding 6 calendar months, that person has: 
• performed and logged under actual or simulated instrument conditions
• appropriate to the appropriate category of aircraft for the instrument privileges sought or in an approved flight simulator
  
• at least six instrument approaches; 
• holding procedures; and 
• Intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigation systems.

If the pilot does not meet either of these two requirements, the pilot has 6 months to become current otherwise an IPC is required.