CFI Ride DOES Count as a Flight Review
Asked by: Mark Kolber 7971 views FAA Regulations, Flight Instructor
Not really a question; information for CFIs and CFI candidates of a recent FAR chaMost of you probably know of the "disconnect" in 61.56, the flight review rule. Under the regulatory language and FAA Chief Counsel interpretations, a CFI Practical Test did not count as a flight review replacement.
As of November 15, that will no longer be the case. In a Final Rule published in the Federal Register September 15, 2013, day - 61.56 (d) was amended to read:
(d) A person who has, within the period specified in paragraph (c) of this section, passed any of the following need not accomplish the flight review required by this section:
(1) A pilot proficiency check or practical test conducted by an examiner, an approved pilot check airman, or a U.S. Armed Force, for a pilot certificate, rating, or operating privilege.
(2) A practical test conducted by an examiner for the issuance of a flight instructor certificate, an additional rating on a flight instructor certificate, renewal of a flight instructor certificate, or reinstatement of a flight instructor certificate. * * *
Note that to count as a FR, "renewal" must be via a Practical Test. I'm not sure why that needs to be pointed out but in a couple of other discussions it was asked.
You can read the Rule (which covers some other items as well) here: http://goo.gl/fd4ges
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