FAR sixty-one dot fifty-six and the flight review that keeps your certificate alive
FAR 61.56 requires a flight review every 24 calendar months to exercise your pilot certificate privileges.
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FAR sixty-one dot fifty-seven and the currency rules that decide whether you are legal to carry passengers
FAR 61.57 requires three takeoffs and landings in 90 days to carry passengers, with stricter rules for night flight.
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FAR 61.57 sets the legal minimums for pilot currency, but understanding the gap between current and proficient can save your life.
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