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Do CFIs need flight reviews?
Like any other pilot, a CFI needs to have a flight review conducted to be eligible to be a pilot. To act as a CFI, a valid pilot certificate must be kept current. This means getting that flight review every 24 months. Fail to make sure that is done, and the CFI is providing invalid training.
What is a current flight review?
They used to be called BFRs, or “biennial flight reviews,” by the FAA. Flight reviews are an easy, low-cost way for the FAA to ensure pilots maintain a safe level of currency and proficiency. They’re not “pass or fail”, and they can be conducted by any current flight instructor.
What happens if you miss a BFR?
The consequences of not completing a BFR are pretty dire. You can’t fly as pilot in command, period. If you’re an instructor (and yes, instructors are required to complete BFRs) you can’t fly an airplane as PIC until you successfully complete the BFR.
How to conduct an effective flight review session?
Conducting an Effective Flight Review In preparation for the flight review session, give the pilot two assignments. Review of Part 91: The regulations (14 CFR 61.56) state that the flight review must include a review of the current general operating and flight rules set out in Part 91.
What happens if a pilot does not complete a flight review?
If the pilot didn’t complete the Flight Review satisfactorily, the pilot must continue training and evaluation until satisfactory performance is demonstrated. The FAA released their latest version of an advisory circular in November 2015, that gives the specific requirements of how the Flight Review is to be conducted and completed.
Can a flight instructor give a flight review?
The flight review includes having the instructor review information and procedures with the pilot in addition to the evaluation. This is also not allowed on an FAA check ride. The Flight Review is usually given by a Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI).
When does the FAA require a flight review?
If you took a BFR on March 2, 2016, it would expire at midnight on March 31, 2018. Several years ago, the FAA changed this rule to an Annual Flight Review or AFR, requiring a Flight Review within the past 12 calendar months. This change lasted for just one year.