FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATM)Regulations (14 CFR 117/121/61)Hard
A flight instructor is conducting a flight review under 14 CFR 61.56 for a pilot who does not qualify for any of the recency exceptions. What is the minimum ground and flight training that must be included in the review?
- A1 hour of ground training only, with no flight training required
- B30 minutes of ground training and 30 minutes of flight training
- C2 hours of ground training and 1 hour of flight training
- D1 hour of ground training and 1 hour of flight training
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. 1 hour of ground training and 1 hour of flight training
14 CFR 61.56(a) requires a flight review to consist of a minimum of 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training, conducted by an authorized instructor, covering a review of the current general operating and flight rules of Part 91 and maneuvers/procedures the instructor determines necessary.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Flight training is always required as part of a standard flight review.
- B. 30 minutes each is below the regulatory minimum time requirement.
- C. 2 hours of ground training exceeds the stated minimum requirement.
Flight Review Minimum Content (61.56)
A flight review under 14 CFR 61.56 must include at least 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training covering Part 91 rules and maneuvers as determined necessary by the instructor.
- Minimum 1 hour ground + 1 hour flight training
- Conducted by an authorized instructor
- Certain checks/practical tests can substitute for the review
Memory trick: 'One and one for the flight review sun' — 1 hour ground, 1 hour flight.