Power Hour Lesson Outlines

Outline:

1. Introduction to Flight Review

   • Overview of the purpose and structure of an effective flight review per FAR 61.56.

2. Requirements for Flight Review (FAR 61.56)

   • Frequency: Required every 24 calendar months.

   • Exemptions: Certain cases exempt pilots from a review, such as passing a practical test, completing a phase of the FAA Wings program, or holding a current solo endorsement as a student pilot.

   • Minimum Requirements:

     • 1 hour of ground instruction on general operating rules.

     • 1 hour of flight instruction covering maneuvers and safe operation.

3. FAA and AOPA Resources

   • FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 61-98E: Provides updated guidance and checklists.

   • AOPA Resources: Links to AOPA’s Focused Flight Review and the Air Safety Institute for additional resources and support.

4. Setting Expectations for Flight Review

   • Pre-Flight Expectations: Agree on review objectives and explain the review process.

   • Defining Outcomes: Discuss goals for the flight review and outline next steps if goals cannot be met in one session.

5. Flight Review Specifics and Authorizations

   • Solo Authorization: FAR 61.31(d)(2) requirements for solo flight endorsements.

   • Category/Class: Review in an aircraft that matches the pilot’s certificate category/class.

   • Medical and Recency Requirements: A flight review does not require a medical certificate, BasicMed, or recent flight experience as long as the pilot is rated and the sole manipulator of controls.

6. Logging and PIC Status

   • FAR 61.51(e): Pilots without a medical certificate or recent experience may log PIC time if they are rated in the aircraft and are the sole manipulator.

     
     

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