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What is the minimum length of a flight review?

1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training.

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  1. 2 hours of flight only
  2. 1 hour of ground only
  3. 1 hour of flight and 1 hour of ground training ✔

Why: Under 61.56 a flight review is at least 1 hour flight and 1 hour ground, covering Part 91 rules and maneuvers the instructor chooses. You need one within the last 24 calendar months to act as PIC.

Huh, didn't know that: Passing certain checkrides or an FAA-sponsored proficiency program can count in place of a flight review.

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Answer: 1 hour of flight and 1 hour of ground training. Under 61.56 a flight review is at least 1 hour flight and 1 hour ground, covering Part 91 rules and maneuvers the instructor chooses. You need one within the last 24 calendar months to act as PIC.

  1. 14 CFR 61.56 Flight review (Cornell LII eCFR mirror) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/61.56
    a minimum of 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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