Biannual flight reviews
Estimated Investment
Program overview
This program is good for: pilots due for their 24-month flight review, pilots returning after time away from flying, and pilots wanting to build confidence and proficiency.
What we focus on:
Biannual flight review requirements
24 month requirement
Medical Certification
Authorized Instructor
Aeronautical experience
- 1 hour of flight training
- This must cover a review of the current general operating and flight rules.
- 1 hour of ground training
- This must cover maneuvers and procedures that allow you to demonstrate you can safely exercise the privileges of your pilot certificate.
Frequently asked questions
Are there exemptions that bypass a flight review?
Yes, there are exemptions that can bypass all or parts of your biannual flight review. A few examples of applicable exemptions include:
- Passing a recurrent checkride under Part 135/121.
- Adding a type rating to your pilot certificate.
- Passing a practical test for a new pilot certificate (private, commercial, etc.).
- Adding a multi-engine or instrument rating to your pilot certificate.
- Passing a practical test conducted by an examiner for the issuance of a flight instructor certificate.
What happens if I don't perform well? Can I fail my flight review?
No, you cannot fail a flight review.
Because it is a training session rather than an official checkride with an FAA Examiner, there is no paperwork filed for a “notice of disapproval” or mark against your record.
If your flight maneuvers or regulatory knowledge aren’t quite up to the Airman Certification Standards (ACS), your instructor will simply log the session as standard dual instruction. They will work with you to map out a clear, low-stress training plan to get your skills back up to speed, and sign your logbook endorsement once you reach proficiency.
Yes, but with strict conditions.
Under 14 CFR 61.56(i), you can utilize an approved flight simulator or Flight Training Device (FTD) to fulfill the review requirements, provided it is done as part of an FAA-approved training course at an authorized Part 142 training center. Additionally, unless that specific simulator is explicitly certified for landing maneuvers, you will still need to complete your 90-day takeoff and landing passenger currency inside a physical aircraft.