1. Flight Review By Mark Roberson

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

3. FAR Section 61.56 61.56Flight Review A flight review consists of a minimum of 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training. The review must include:

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

5. ( 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.

6. Who is authorized to conduct flight reviews?

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

8. Flight Reviews are valid for 24 calendar months

9. Why should I get a flight review?

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

11. How will I demonstrate my knowledge of FAR 91?

12. How can I show satisfactorily completion of a flight review?

13. How will the endorsement appear?

14. 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).

15. What do you need to bring with you?

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

17. Aircraft Airworthiness

18. Aircraft Registration

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

20. Balloon Components

21. Envelope

22. Burner System

23. Fuel System

24. Fuel Tank

25. Instruments

26. Basket

27. Pibal (Pilot Balloon)

28. Layout

29. Safety Restraint

30. Inflation

31. Take-off

32. False Lift

33. Right of Way

34. Contour Flying

35. Controlled Ascents

36. Emergencies

37. Minimum Safe Altitudes

38. Non-Congested Area

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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. Class B and A Airspace Do Not Go There!

45. Questions?