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Endorsement of a pilot logbook for the satisfactory completion of an FAA flight review.
Endorsement of a pilot logbook for the satisfactory completion of an FAA flight review.
Bottom line
The flight review endorsement must be a logbook endorsement from the authorized instructor who gave the review, certifying that the person has satisfactorily completed the review. Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (f) of 14 CFR 61.56, a flight review consists of a minimum of 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training. No logbook entry reflecting unsatisfactory performance on a flight review is required.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training | Minimum hours |
| minimum of 3 instructional flights, each including a flight to traffic pattern altitude | Glider substitute |
FAA references
- 14 CFR 61.56 (Flight review.) — eCFR current as of 2026-03-05
- AC 61-65 Appendix A — AC No: 61-65K
- RMH ch. 2 (p. 2-5) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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