Your Next BFR

Aviation engages us in various checks and balances, all in the name of safety-ours as well as those on the ground. Consider the checks faced by aircraft owners and pilots. We have annual inspections and 100-hour checks for aircraft commercially engaged. The goal, of course, is assuring the airworthiness and safe operating condition of the aircraft, spinner to tailcone. Humans also face an "airworthiness" check, the medical exam. The intervals vary, too. Beyond our own "airframe" inspection, our favorite aviation agency also requires a periodic demonstration of our competence every two years called the flight review.

Key Takeaways:

• The Biennial Flight Review (BFR) is a mandatory periodic assessment for pilots, occurring every 24 calendar months, designed to ensure continued competency and safety by reviewing regulations and flight skills with a certified instructor.
• While some pilots find it redundant, the BFR is crucial for maintaining proficiency, especially for infrequent flyers, and helps all pilots identify and correct subtle bad habits that can develop over time.
• The BFR consists of both ground and flight segments, and its content is flexible, allowing pilots and instructors to tailor it to address individual needs, flying habits, and aircraft ratings for targeted improvement.
• Pilots can fulfill the BFR requirement through alternative means, such as participating in the FAA WINGS pilot proficiency award program or obtaining a new pilot certificate or rating (e.g., instrument rating, multi-engine rating), which resets the 24-month period.

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