FAA Private Pilot Airplane (PAR)RegulationsMedium
A private pilot obtained a Private Pilot Certificate with a single-engine land rating on June 15, 2023. To act as pilot in command, what is the earliest the pilot must complete a flight review?
- AJune 15, 2024
- BJune 30, 2025
- CJune 30, 2024
- DJune 15, 2025
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. June 30, 2025
A flight review is required every 24 calendar months. For a certificate issued on June 15, 2023, the 24 calendar months would end on June 30, 2025.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This would be 12 months, not 24 calendar months.
- C. This would be 12 calendar months, not 24 calendar months.
- D. This would be 24 months, but not the end of the calendar month.
Flight Review Period
A flight review is required every 24 calendar months to act as pilot in command.
- The period ends on the last day of the 24th month.
- Initial pilot certificate issuance or a new rating can substitute for a flight review for 24 calendar months.
- Passing a proficiency check for an additional pilot certificate or rating also satisfies the requirement.
Memory trick: Two full years, then fly again, or you're grounded, my friend!