Flight Review FAQ

Written by Head of Training

1. Who must meet the flight review requirements?

Anyone who intends to act as pilot in command and is not affected by the exemptions listed below. In addition, recreational pilots must receive instruction as required by FAR Section 61.101(d) if more than 180 days have passed since they acted as pilot in command of an airplane.

2. Which operations exempt a pilot from the flight review requirements?
The following serve as exemptions:

• FAR Section 61.58 pilot proficiency check.
• FAR Part 121 pilot proficiency check.
• FAR Part 135 pilot proficiency check.
• FAR Part 141 chief pilot proficiency check.
• Military pilot proficiency check.
• Other proficiency checks administered by the FAA.
• Pilot examiner annual flight check.
• Flight test for any certificate or rating.
• Operations specifically authorized by the FAA.
• Satisfactory completion of any phase of the FAA "Wings" program.

3. Who is authorized to conduct flight reviews?
Any appropriately certificated instructor or other person designated by the FAA Administrator. For more information, see questions 39, 40, and 41.

4. Will a notice of a flight review that was not successful be forwarded to the FAA?
No.

5. Does an instrument competency check serve as a flight review?
No. The instructor may combine the two functions during the same flight, however. In that case, the pilot's logbook must be endorsed for a competency check and flight review.