What is the FAA flight review (BFR) requirement?
Last updated: July 9, 2026
Regions: FAA
FAR 61.56 requires a flight review every 24 calendar months: at least 1 hour of ground training and 1 hour of flight training given by an authorized instructor. A WINGS-program phase or a satisfactory checkride also resets the clock.
Sources
- FAR 61.56 — 14 CFR 61.56