Purpose & Requirements

• Purpose: Provide for a regular evaluation of pilot skills and aeronautical knowledge (AC 61-98E).
• Frequency: Within previous 24 calendar months of flight as PIC.
• Recommended: Maintain regular, periodic proficiency and skill expansion with a CFI using the FAA "Wings" program vice flight reviews.
• Requirements:: Advisory Circular 61-98E provides guidance but leaves much up to instructor discretion in complying with FAR 61.56:
1. Review of current operating and flight rules in FAR Part 91
2. Maneuvers and procedures necessary to demonstrate safe exerecise of pilot certificate

Review, Guidance & Preparation

These FAA documents offer detailed guidance for pilots and instructors conducting flight reviews:

• FAA Advisory Circular 61-98E – Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and IPC
• FAA "Conducting an Effective Flight Review" (Legacy but valid FAA Publication)

My philosophy and approach

A flight review to demonstrate safe exercise of the pilot certificate is pilot-dependent. Consider:

• A pilot that uses his Cirrus SR-22 Turbo in all weather and airspace classes every week for his personal business.
• The older pilot who uses his "no-radio" Cub for breakfast trips in good weather, Class E and G airspace only.
• An instrument-rated parent that flies the family on trips but doesn't fly enough to maintain true proficiency.

We will tailor the flight review to YOUR flying style

• We'll cover the aviation "hot topics" from AC 61-98E.
• I'll make sure you're up to date on recent FAR changes (ADS-B, minimum VOR network, MOSAIC)
• We'll agree to PIC duties and the in-flight agenda.
• We'll see if you want to "expand" any of your comfort areas & discuss a future proficiency plan.
• I'll document our discussion and flight topics and endorse your review.