What is the interval required for a biennial flight review for recreational or private pilots?

What is the interval required for a biennial flight review for recreational or private pilots?

• A. 24 months
• B. 12 months
• C. 36 months
• D. 48 months

Answer: (A)

The interval for a biennial flight review is 24 calendar months. This requirement, described in 14 CFR 61.56, ensures pilots regularly refresh their knowledge of current regulations and demonstrate basic flight proficiency before acting as pilot in command. The review is conducted by a certified flight instructor or another FAA‑authorized instructor and must include at least one hour of flight training and one hour of ground training, covering topics such as applicable regulations, weather, and general operating rules. If you complete the review on time, you can continue to act as PIC; if not, you’re not current to fly as PIC until you complete the review. The other timeframes (12, 36, or 48 months) don’t fit because the term biennial means every two years.

The interval for a biennial flight review is 24 calendar months. This requirement, described in 14 CFR 61.56, ensures pilots regularly refresh their knowledge of current regulations and demonstrate basic flight proficiency before acting as pilot in command. The review is conducted by a certified flight instructor or another FAA‑authorized instructor and must include at least one hour of flight training and one hour of ground training, covering topics such as applicable regulations, weather, and general operating rules. If you complete the review on time, you can continue to act as PIC; if not, you’re not current to fly as PIC until you complete the review. The other timeframes (12, 36, or 48 months) don’t fit because the term biennial means every two years.