When is a Flight Review not required for a pilot?

When is a Flight Review not required for a pilot?

• A. After completing a flight simulator session
• B. If the pilot has completed a practical test for a new certificate or rating within the past 24 months
• C. When operating under special VFR conditions
• D. During initial training

Answer: (B)

A Flight Review is not required if the pilot has completed a practical test for a new certificate or rating within the previous 24 months. This is because successfully passing a practical test demonstrates that the pilot has met specific knowledge and proficiency standards recently. The regulations recognize that the skills and competencies evaluated during such tests are relevant and can substitute for the Flight Review requirement, confirming the pilot’s ability to operate safely and competently. The other situations outlined do not provide exemptions from the requirement for a Flight Review. For example, completing a flight simulator session does not equate to the review requirements, as the purpose of a Flight Review is to ensure pilots maintain flying proficiency in actual flight operations. Similarly, operating under special VFR conditions or undergoing initial training does not imply that the pilot has maintained requisite flight proficiency or knowledge as assessed in the Flight Review.

A Flight Review is not required if the pilot has completed a practical test for a new certificate or rating within the previous 24 months. This is because successfully passing a practical test demonstrates that the pilot has met specific knowledge and proficiency standards recently. The regulations recognize that the skills and competencies evaluated during such tests are relevant and can substitute for the Flight Review requirement, confirming the pilot’s ability to operate safely and competently.

The other situations outlined do not provide exemptions from the requirement for a Flight Review. For example, completing a flight simulator session does not equate to the review requirements, as the purpose of a Flight Review is to ensure pilots maintain flying proficiency in actual flight operations. Similarly, operating under special VFR conditions or undergoing initial training does not imply that the pilot has maintained requisite flight proficiency or knowledge as assessed in the Flight Review.