FAR 61.57 requires three takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days to carry passengers - here's how the rule really works.
PatternUnderstand FAR 61.57 currency: three takeoffs and landings in 90 days, plus the stricter full-stop night rule for carrying passengers.
PatternThe AOPA Foundation's Rusty Pilots program has returned 15,000 lapsed aviators to active flying since 2013, offering a structured path back to currency for pilots who stepped away.
TowerFAR 61.56 requires a flight review every 24 calendar months to exercise your pilot certificate privileges.
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