Guide to the Biennial Flight Review : Complete Preparation for Issuing or Taking a Flight Review

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• ISBN13: 9781560275534
• ISBN10: 1560275537
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2005-04-01
• Publisher: Aviation Supplies & Academics

Summary

Newly revised to reflect the latest procedural and regulatory changes mandated by the FAA, this guide to the Biennial Flight Review (BFR) educates both pilots and flight instructors about the exam. It answers the most commonly asked questions, clarifies the requirements of the written and oral flight review portions, and presents study materials for the exam. Regulations and advisory material from the FAA and a "BFR Checklist" to help pilots stay organized is included.

Author Biography

Jackie Spanitz is the author of Commerical Pilot Syllabus, Instrument Rating Syllabus, and Private Pilot Syllabus. She is the director of curriculum development for Aviation Supplies & Academics and holds degrees in aviation technology and operations as well as aeronautical science. She lives in Everett, Washington.

Table of Contents

Introduction
What is the BFR?	3	(1)
BFR Candidates	3	(1)
Requirements (14 CFR 61.56)	3	(1)
Options for Completing the BFR	4	(1)
Conduct of the BFR	5
Q&A: Questions Most Commonly Asked About the BFR
Candidate Information	3	(4)
Instructor Information	7
Ground Instruction Requirement
Review: Sample Oral Exercise	3	(49)
Privileges and Limitations	3	(1)
Currency Requirements	3	(1)
Aircraft Certificates and Documents	4	(1)
Aircraft Maintenance Requirements	5	(3)
Weather	8	(2)
Obtaining Weather Information	10	(1)
Weather Reports, Forecasts and Charts	11	(2)
Aerodynamics	13	(2)
Weight and Balance	15	(1)
Aircraft Performance	16	(4)
Navigation	20	(1)
Cross-Country Flying	21	(3)
Radio Communications	24	(1)
Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91	25	(10)
Airspace	35	(14)
National Transportation Safety Board	49	(1)
Airport Operations	49	(3)
Aircraft and Engine Operations	52	(1)
Review: Sample Oral Exercise (continued)
System and Equipment Malfunctions	52	(4)
Airplane Instruments	56	(1)
Aeromedical Factors	57	(4)
Review: Sample Written Exercise	61
Flight Instruction Requirement
Maneuvers Table: Private	3	(1)
Maneuvers Table: Commercial	4
Appendix 1 14 CFR 61.56 Flight Review	3	(1)
Appendix 2 AC 61-91H Pilot Proficiency Award Program	3	(1)
Appendix 3 AC 61-98A Currency and Additional Qualification Requirements for Certificated Pilots	3	(1)
Appendix 4 BFR Checklist	3