An Overview of Recency and Reinstatement Requirements Recency of experience requirements for Flight Instructor Certificates can be met anytime before reaching the expiration date shown on the certificate (if applicable), or within 24 calendar months after the last recency of experience requirements were satisfied. Reinstatement requirements must be met if the flight instructor holds an […]
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Conduct of an Instrument Proficiency Check
Flight Experience Requirements References: 14 CFR 61.57, AC 61-98, Wynne (2008) Legal Interpretation A pilot who has failed to meet the instrument experience requirements of 14 CFR 61.57 for more than 6 calendar months may reestablish instrument currency only by completing an instrument proficiency check. Unlike a flight review, there is no regularly recurring requirement […]
Conduct of a Flight Review
Flight Experience Requirements References: 14 CFR 61.56, AC 61-91, AC 61-98 A pilot cannot act as PIC unless he or she has completed a flight review in an aircraft in which he or she is rated within the preceding 24 calendar months. The instructor who gave the review must endorse the pilot’s logbook. Exemptions Student […]
Common Training Questions
Pilot Training Questions References: Hartzell (2010) Legal Interpretation, McLellan (2015) Legal Interpretation, Rohlfing (2016) Legal Interpretation, Theriault (2010) Legal Interpretation Can flight time be logged in a flight training device or aviation training device? No. Flight training device (FTD) time and Advanced Aviation Training Device (ATD) time cannot be logged as flight time. The time […]
PIC Flight Time Scenarios
Logging PIC Time Versus Acting as the PIC References: 14 CFR 1.1, 14 CFR 61.51 There is a distinction between what a PIC is and who may log PIC flight time. Logging PIC flight time is not the same as acting as the PIC. There are situations where someone can log PIC flight time but […]
Professional Aviation Organizations and Programs
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is a pilot organization that protects and grows the privileges of general aviation. With thousands of members spanning 75 countries, it is the largest aviation community in the world. AOPA protects the freedom to fly by: Link: http://aopa.org Aviators Code Initiative The Aviators […]
Pilot Training and Testing Standards
Introduction to the Airman Certification Standards References: 14 CFR 61.14, 14 CFR 61.43, FAA-S-ACS-7, FAA-S-8081-9, FAA-G-ACS-2 The completion standards for practical tests are found in the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) publications. Evaluators must conduct practical tests in compliance with these standards. Notes: Importance of the Airman Certifications Standards The ACS guides evaluators in assessing the […]
IACRA Instructor’s Guide
IACRA Overview The Integrated Airman Certification and/or Rating Application (IACRA) is a web-based application designed to complete the airman certification process using an Internet version of FAA Form 8710-1 (Form 8710-11 for Sport Pilots), Airman Certificate and/or Rating Application. Link: http://iacra.faa.gov Practical Test Process References: FSIMS 5-2-4, FAA Form 8710-1, FAA Form 8710-11 FAA Tracking […]