FAR 61.57 requires three takeoffs and landings in 90 days to carry passengers - but night currency, tailwheel rules, and category distinctions trip up even careful pilots.
PatternFAR 61.57 sets the minimum legal thresholds for carrying passengers - here's exactly what the rule requires and why meeting it isn't the same as being ready to fly.
PatternFAR 61.57 requires three takeoffs and landings within 90 days to carry passengers, but night currency demands full-stop landings - a detail that catches pilots off guard.
PatternFAR 61.57 sets legal minimums for carrying passengers and flying IFR, but currency and proficiency are not the same thing - and that gap is where accidents happen.
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PatternFAR 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.
PatternFAR 61.56 requires a flight review every 24 calendar months to exercise your pilot certificate privileges.
PatternFAR 61.57 requires three takeoffs and landings in 90 days to carry passengers, with stricter rules for night flight.
PatternFAR 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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