Federal Aviation Regulations Practice Test

If a recreational or private pilot has a flight review on October 30 this year, when is the next flight review due?

1. October 30, 1 year later

2. October 31, 2 years later

3. October 31, 1 year later

4. October 30, 2 years later

The correct answer is: October 31, 2 years later

For recreational or private pilots, a flight review is required every 24 calendar months. When a pilot completes their flight review on a specific date, that date marks the start of the 24-month period for the next review. In this instance, if the flight review takes place on October 30 of this year, the next flight review is due by October 30, two years from that date. However, it's essential to note that the 24-month window ends at the close of the same date in the following cycle. Therefore, the correct answer reflects that the next review is due on October 30, two years later. The choices that suggest a one-year interval would not comply with the regulation, as it explicitly states that the review is mandated every 24 months rather than annually.