All pilots, whether they fly for pleasure, business, or as a career, must
take a flight review every 2 years (sometimes called a Biennial Flight Review or
BFR). Guide to the Flight Review delivers valuable
information in a question and answer format, providing an excellent study and
preparation tool for students, pilots, and instructors alike. Flight instructors
and FAA authorized flight review administrators will find this guide to be
extremely helpful in developing a well-rounded flight review tailored to the
applicants' needs. Applicants will learn what to expect in their upcoming flight
review, refresh their knowledge, and renew their confidence, all of which will
ensure safe practices while in flight.
This new seventh edition includes current FAA guidance on flight reviews
including AC 61-98B and AC 61-91J Wings Pilot Proficiency Program. Other
additions include new information on special flight permits, ADs, EFBs, airport
markings and signs, runway incursion avoidance, risk management, and an updated
checklist to reflect the current PTS.
The FAA offers different options for completing the Flight Review, and this
book covers all of these in detail. International pilots can also use this book
to help familiarize themselves with flight operations in the United States.
This book is an effective tool for both the applicant and the
flight instructor and has separate sections for each. The Seventh
Edition has been updated to reflect current rules and procedures and includes:
- Information for Private Pilots wanting to fly Light Sport Aircraft
without a medical certificate (as a Sport Pilot).
- Information pertinent to today's operational environment and areas of
emphasis such as ADM, risk management, scenario-based training, and the
sport pilot and light-sport aircraft categories.
- The FAA's "Conducting an Effective Flight Review" guidance document
provides specific recommendations for the ground review, flight activities,
post-flight debriefing, and pilot improvement plans.
- The FAA's online flight review course is referenced throughout,
encouraging both applicants and instructors to take advantage of this
excellent (and free) new resource.
- Questions-and-answer format for the ground review portion of the flight
review is an excellent refresher for the information all pilots need to
know.
- Sample written quiz, which can be used to meet the ground training
requirement.
- For instructors, helpful recommendations on how to conduct the flight
review, with a synopsis of practical test standards for the maneuvers at
both the Private and Commercial level.
- Appendix has reprints of the flight review regulation (14 CFR 61.56) and
other helpful and important FAA resources, including a comprehensive
checklist that helps both applicants and instructors ensure they not only
meet legal standards but gain useful insight in following through with the
flight review requirement.
The flight review must include 1 hour of ground instruction as well as 1 hour
of flight instruction. The information provided in this book may be used by
instructors to fulfill these requirements. Keep in mind, most instructors will
not stick to that minimum and any competent instructor will not do so. A more
typical flight review will include two to three hours of ground instruction and
review followed by 1.5 to 2 hours of flight training. Be prepared to address the
most common type of flying you do. If it is primarily instrument flying in hard
IMC, the flight review should include at least one approach and possibly on
partial panel.
Make sure you have the most current information for your Flight Review,
including the latest FAR/AIM Update.
Check back before your Flight Review; we will post new FAA information here
as it is released to ensure you are preparing with current information.
WINGS - Pilot Proficiency Program (AC
61-91J.pdf), effective 02/16/11
Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument
Proficiency Check (AC_61-98B.pdf),
effective 04/30/12
Seventh Edition, softcover, 176 pages.
$49.95
