When Is Biennial Flight Review Due?

For holders of pilot certificates issued by the United States Federal Aviation Administration a flight review (previously the FAA referred to this as a biennial flight review, usually abbreviated BFR) is a review required of every active holder of a U.S. pilot certificate at least every 24 calendar months.

How often is a flight review due?

To exercise your privileges to fly as pilot in command, you need to complete a flight review every 24 calendar months. They used to be called BFRs, or "biennial flight reviews," by the FAA.

What counts as a biennial flight review?

Biennial means every two years, which is closer to the correct meaning. The FAA used to call the Flight Review a Biennial Flight Review, or BFR. The BFR was not required within the past two years, but rather within the past 24 calendar months. ... Instead, the pilot must satisfactorily complete the Flight Review.