Flight Review, BFR (14 CFR § 61.56)
[Available if needed: well-equipped Cessna 172, Garmin 750, Aspen, DME, ADF… About €200/hour block to block.]
The Flight Review required by 14 CFR § 61.56 is commonly called BFR for Biennial Flight Review.
It consists of:
- At least one hour of ground training with an instructor AGI or CFI;
- At least one hour of flight training.
The review includes:
- Flight regulations;
- Maneuvers and procedures in flight that are necessary for the pilot to demonstrate the safe exercise of the privileges of the pilot certificate.
The ground part will probably include:
- Preparation of flight (short navigation);
- Weather analysis;
- Safety and security issues;
- Reminder of the regulatory requirements (pilot, aircraft, environment);
- Issue of the “external pressures” (commitments, weather, cost of a diversion, etc.)
- Stick-and-rudder proficiency;
- Proficiency in aircraft systems;
- Decision making (high-order thinking skills).
- It's an important part of the Flight Review. We will discuss health and fitness for flight, encouragement to take a forward step in aviation skills, differences between American and European regulations.
- The endorsement delivered extends the validity of the license for two more years.
