BFR Question

[BradG]

From the FAQ section on the Summit CD:
QUESTION: The particular question is whether a flight instructor who passes a flight instructor practical test (for initial issuance or a CFI rating addition or for a reinstatement) is or is not exempt from needing a § 61.56 Flight Review for the next two years, since the reg. specifically says PILOT proficiency check.” § 6l.56 d - allows this exemption for a person who has"... passed a PILOT proficiency check.." not needing to accomplish a flight review for the next 2 years.

ANSWER: Ref. § 61.56(d); If the examiner also evaluates the applicant’s piloting skills then YES, “. . . a flight instructor practical test (for initial issuance or a CFI rating addition or for a reinstatement) . . .” would meet the requirements of a § 61.56 Flight Review. However, to make sure the applicant gets credit for successful completion of the Flight Review, the examiner should record that the § 61.56 Flight Review was satisfactorily completed in the applicant’s logbook.

§ 61.56(d) states:

(d) A person who has, within the period specified in paragraph (c) of this section, passed a pilot proficiency check conducted by an examiner, an approved pilot check airman, or a U.S. Armed Force, for a pilot certificate, rating, or operating privilege need not accomplish the flight review required by this section.




So technically, yes it count as a BFR, although do to different interpretations by different FSDO's, it would be a good idea to get the sign off.

 

[avbug]

Brad,

This has been discussed already. It does NOT count as a flight review. The FAQ site is non regulatory. Further, John Lynch and Allen Pinkston have stated in this particular answer that it does NOT count as a flight review.

It may meet the requirements of a flight review if the pilot's skills have been evaluated. However, to qualify, the appropriate endorsement MUST be placed in the applicant's logbook, specifically showing completion of a flight review.

This is a universal, unequivocal requirement, and has nothing to do with the whim of an individual FSDO. Obtaining the logbook endorsement is not a good idea, it's mandatory in the case of a flight instructor initial practical test or reinstatement. The reinstatement does not count for a flight review, but the invidivual administering the flight review may provide the appropriate endorsement certifying that a flight review has been accomplished. This endorsement is a separate and distinct function from the practical test itself. The practical test does NOT count for a flight review, but may be combined with or used toward a flight review if the pilot's skills have been evaluated, and the appropriate endorsement is received.