Flight Review By Mark Roberson

The Flight Review is required by Federal Aviation Regulations for all pilots who intend to act as pilot in command of an aircraft.

FAR Section Flight Review A flight review consists of a minimum of 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training. The review must include:

(1) A review of the current general operating and flight rules of Part 91 of this chapter; and

( 2)A review of those maneuvers and procedures that, at the discretion of the person giving the review, are necessary for the pilot to demonstrate the safe exercise of the privileges of the pilot certificate.

Who is authorized to conduct flight reviews?

Any Lighter-than-Air Commercial rated Hot Air Balloon Pilot, Designated Pilot Examiner, or other person designated by the FAA administrator.

Flight Reviews are valid for 24 calendar months

Why should I get a flight review?

The purpose of the flight review is to ensure that you continue to update and expand your skills as a pilot.

How will I demonstrate my knowledge of FAR 91?

How can I show satisfactorily completion of a flight review?

How will the endorsement appear?

The endorsement should read similar to the following: I certify that (First name, MI, Last name), (private or commercial) pilot certificate, (pilot certificate number), has satisfactorily completed a flight review in accordance with section 61.56(a) on (date).

What do you need to bring with you?

Pilot Documents Pilot Certificate Government Issued Photo ID Medical (If you have one) Personal Logbook

Aircraft Airworthiness

Aircraft Registration

Pilots Operating Handbook Formerly known as the Flight Manual This has weight and balance calculations inside Operation and performance limitations Checklists

Balloon Components

Envelope

Burner System

Fuel System

Fuel Tank

Instruments

Basket

Pibal (Pilot Balloon)

Layout

Safety Restraint

Inflation

Take-off

False Lift

Right of Way

Contour Flying

Controlled Ascents

Emergencies

Minimum Safe Altitudes

Non-Congested Area

Class G Airspace Minimum Pilot Qualifications:Student Pilot VFR Vis. Minimum:1 Statute Mile VFR Minimum Distance from Clouds: Clear

Class E Airspace Min. Pilot Qualifications:Student VFR Vis. Min.:3 Statute Miles VFR Min. Dist. From Clouds:500’ below, 1,000’ above, 2,000’ horizontal

Class D Airspace Entry Requirements: Prior two-way comm Min. Pilot Qualifications:Student Two-way Radio Comm:Yes VFR Vis. Min.:3 Statute Miles VFR Min. Dist. From Clouds: 500’ below, 1,000’ above, 2,000’ horizontal

Class C Airspace Entry Requirements: Prior two-way comm Min. Pilot Qualifications:Student Two-way Radio Comm:Yes VFR Vis. Min.:3 Statute Miles VFR Min. Dist. From Clouds: 500’ below, 1,000’ above, 2,000’ horizontal

Class B and A Airspace Do Not Go There!

Questions?