What Does a Pilot Require To Remain Current in an Aircraft Requiring a Type Rating?

The answer to this question can appear to be complicated unless you enjoy reading FAA regulations for amusement.

Dick Karl

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 11:56 AM ET

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FAA regulations outline requirements for how a pilot remains current on aircraft type ratings. [Credit: Shutterstock]

Key Takeaways:

To remain current in an aircraft requiring a type rating (like those certified for multiple pilots or turbojet powered), FAR 61.58 mandates a pilot-in-command proficiency check.
This proficiency check must be completed within the preceding 12 calendar months.
The check can be conducted either in the actual aircraft or in an approved flight simulator under Part 142, covering required aeronautical knowledge, operations, and tasks.
These annual "sixty-one/fifty-eight" checks are costly (e.g., $6,500-$8,000 for a CJ1) and can be challenging to schedule due to high demand.

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Question: What does a pilot require to remain current in an aircraft requiring a type rating?

Answer: The answer to this question can appear to be complicated unless you enjoy reading FAA regulations for personal amusement.

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