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Included endorsement for WINGS (A66)
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<h1>Lesson 9b - 61.56 Flight Review</h1>
<h2>Lesson Objective</h2>
<p>To assure that all Club members are fully compliant with the regulatory requirements (q.v.) for flight reviews, including biennial flight and ground training as appropriate to the member's ratings and status. </p>
<h2>Regulatory Requirement</h2>
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<li>§<a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=02f52f773b7fd1d7ad927064a08ba1da&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.35&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">61.56</a> (No pilot may act as pilot in command without being in compliance with this regulation.)</li>
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<h2>Content</h2>
<p>Review of general operating and flight rules of CFR 14 FAR 91; a review of maneuvers and procedures that, at the discretion of the CFI providing the review, are necessary for the safe exercise of the privileges of the member's certificate.</p>
<p>It must include one hour of ground instruction covering part 91. The contents of the ground instruction are up to the instructor to decide.</p>
<p>It must also include one hour of flight instruction. If one hour of flight instruction is not practical, glider pilots may substitute at least three flights "to pattern altitude".</p>
<p>Pilots who hold a current CFI rating and who have satisfactorily completed a renewal of a flight instructor certificate under the provisions in §61.197 need are <strong>exempt</strong> from the one hour of ground instruction, as per 61.56(f). </p>
<h2>Completion Standards</h2>
<p>The completion standards are at the discretion of the flight instructor providing the review.</p>
<h2>Required Sign-offs for Flight Review</h2>
<p>After the successful completion of the flight review, the instructor will indicate so with a logbook endorsement. Below is a sample sign-off with text taken from FAA Advisory Circular 61-65G. The flight review is only valid for pilots possessing an airman rating with the glider category. </p>
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<li>Endorsement of successful 61.56 Flight Review, <a href="https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_61-65J.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AC 61-65J Endorsement A.65</a>
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<td><strong>Completion of a flight review: section §61.56(a) and (c).</strong><br />I certify that [First name, MI, Last name], [grade of pilot certificate], [certificate number], has satisfactorily completed a flight review of § 61.56(a) on [date].</td>
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<p><strong>NOTE:</strong> No logbook entry reflecting <span style="text-decoration: underline;">unsatisfactory </span>performance on a flight review is required. Simply log instruction received in this circumstance. </p>
<h2>WINGS Credit for Flight Review</h2>
<p>It is possible to receive WINGS credit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>after</strong></span> successfully completing a flight review. However, more training is required than the minimum flight review as described in <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/part-61/section-61.56#p-61.56(a)">14 CFR 61.56(a)</a>. The full details for the additional requirements are in the WINGS Activity named: "<a href="https://www.faasafety.gov/WINGS/pub/accreditedactivities/accreditedActivityViewer.aspx?norcl=1&aaid=77214">APT-Glider Flight Review</a>" . </p>
<p><strong>To earn this Phase of <em>WINGS </em>the airmen under review must successfully accomplish the following:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Complete <strong><em>3 hours of Ground Training</em></strong> noted in the credits above based on the materials and guidance listed in the <a href="https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs">Glider Pilot Practical Test Standards</a> and <a href="https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_61-98D.pdf">Advisory Circular 61-98D</a></li>
<li>Demonstrate Proficiency in the Flight Topics noted in the credits above based on the materials and guidance listed </li>
</ul>
<h2>Prerequisite Study</h2>
<ul>
<li>14 CFR §<a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=02f52f773b7fd1d7ad927064a08ba1da&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.35&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">61.56</a></li>
<li>Review <a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=a9e7ec3f3c52a3a9fca8ad52422ea7ad&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title14/14cfr91_main_02.tpl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR part 91</a>, Emphasizing on these regs:
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<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=a9e7ec3f3c52a3a9fca8ad52422ea7ad&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title14/14cfr91_main_02.tpl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.7</a> Civil aircraft airworthiness</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_19&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.9</a> Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_113&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.13</a> Careless or reckless operation.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_115&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.15</a> Dropping objects.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_117&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.17</a> Alcohol or drugs.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1103&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.103</a> Preflight action.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1111&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.111</a> Operating near other aircraft.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1113&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.113</a> Right-of-way rules: Except water operations.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1161&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.161</a> Special awareness training required for pilots flying under visual flight rules within a 60-nautical mile radius of the Washington, DC VOR/DME.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1211&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.211</a> Supplemental oxygen.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-91.126">14 CFR 91.126</a> Operating on or in the vicinity of an airport in Class G airspace.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-91.225">14 CFR 91.225</a> Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment and use.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1303&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.303</a> Aerobatic flight.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1307&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.307</a> Parachutes and parachuting.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1309&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.309</a> Towing: Gliders and unpowered ultralight vehicles.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1319&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.319</a> Aircraft having experimental certificates: Operating limitations.</li>
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<h2>Recommended Study</h2>
<ul>
<li>"<a href="http://bobwander.com/cgi/generate1.cgi?searchwhat=cat&sessionid=sid2272007202240&term=BFR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glider BFR And Spring Checkout</a> ", by Bob Wander</li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_61-98D.pdf">Advisory Circular 61-98D</a> Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check</li>
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<h1>Lesson 9b - 61.56 Flight Review</h1>
<h2>Lesson Objective</h2>
<p>To assure that all Club members are fully compliant with the regulatory requirements (q.v.) for flight reviews, including biennial flight and ground training as appropriate to the member's ratings and status. </p>
<h2>Regulatory Requirement</h2>
<ul>
<li>§<a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=02f52f773b7fd1d7ad927064a08ba1da&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.35&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">61.56</a> (No pilot may act as pilot in command without being in compliance with this regulation.)</li>
</ul>
<h2>Content</h2>
<p>Review of general operating and flight rules of CFR 14 FAR 91; a review of maneuvers and procedures that, at the discretion of the CFI providing the review, are necessary for the safe exercise of the privileges of the member's certificate.</p>
<p>It must include one hour of ground instruction covering part 91. The contents of the ground instruction are up to the instructor to decide.</p>
<p>It must also include one hour of flight instruction. If one hour of flight instruction is not practical, glider pilots may substitute at least three flights "to pattern altitude".</p>
<p>Pilots who hold a current CFI rating and who have satisfactorily completed a renewal of a flight instructor certificate under the provisions in §61.197 need are <strong>exempt</strong> from the one hour of ground instruction, as per 61.56(f). </p>
<h2>Completion Standards</h2>
<p>The completion standards are at the discretion of the flight instructor providing the review.</p>
<h2>Required Sign-offs for Flight Review</h2>
<p>After the successful completion of the flight review, the instructor will indicate so with a logbook endorsement. Below is a sample sign-off with text taken from FAA Advisory Circular 61-65G. The flight review is only valid for pilots possessing an airman rating with the glider category. </p>
<ul>
<li>Endorsement of successful 61.56 Flight Review, <a href="https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_61-65J.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AC 61-65J Endorsement A.65</a>
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<td><strong>Completion of a flight review: section §61.56(a) and (c).</strong><br />I certify that [First name, MI, Last name], [grade of pilot certificate], [certificate number], has satisfactorily completed a flight review of § 61.56(a) on [date].</td>
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<p><strong>NOTE:</strong> No logbook entry reflecting <span style="text-decoration: underline;">unsatisfactory </span>performance on a flight review is required. Simply log instruction received in this circumstance. </p>
<h2>WINGS Credit for Flight Review</h2>
<p>It is possible to receive WINGS credit <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>after</strong></span> successfully completing a flight review. However, more training is required than the minimum flight review as described in <a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/part-61/section-61.56#p-61.56(a)">14 CFR 61.56(a)</a>. The full details for the additional requirements are in the WINGS Activity named: "<a href="https://www.faasafety.gov/WINGS/pub/accreditedactivities/accreditedActivityViewer.aspx?norcl=1&aaid=77214">APT-Glider Flight Review</a>" . </p>
<p><strong>To earn this Phase of <em>WINGS </em>the airmen under review must successfully accomplish the following:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Complete <strong><em>3 hours of Ground Training</em></strong> noted in the credits above based on the materials and guidance listed in the <a href="https://www.faa.gov/training_testing/testing/acs">Glider Pilot Practical Test Standards</a> and <a href="https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_61-98D.pdf">Advisory Circular 61-98D</a></li>
<li>Demonstrate Proficiency in the Flight Topics noted in the credits above based on the materials and guidance listed</li>
<li>Endorsement after completing a phase of WINGS , <a href="https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_61-65J.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AC 61-65J Endorsement A.66</a><br />
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<td><strong>Completion of any phase of an FAA-sponsored Pilot Proficiency Program (WINGS): § 61.56(e).</strong>
<p>I certify that [First name, MI, Last name], [grade of pilot certificate], [certificate number], has satisfactorily completed Level: [Basic/Advanced/Master, as appropriate], PHASE NO. [..] OF A WINGS PROGRAM ON [DATE].</p>
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<h2>Prerequisite Study</h2>
<ul>
<li>14 CFR §<a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=02f52f773b7fd1d7ad927064a08ba1da&rgn=div8&view=text&node=14:2.0.1.1.2.1.1.35&idno=14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">61.56</a></li>
<li>Review <a href="http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=a9e7ec3f3c52a3a9fca8ad52422ea7ad&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title14/14cfr91_main_02.tpl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR part 91</a>, Emphasizing on these regs:
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<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=a9e7ec3f3c52a3a9fca8ad52422ea7ad&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title14/14cfr91_main_02.tpl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.7</a> Civil aircraft airworthiness</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_19&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.9</a> Civil aircraft flight manual, marking, and placard requirements.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_113&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.13</a> Careless or reckless operation.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_115&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.15</a> Dropping objects.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_117&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.17</a> Alcohol or drugs.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1103&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.103</a> Preflight action.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1111&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.111</a> Operating near other aircraft.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1113&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.113</a> Right-of-way rules: Except water operations.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1161&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.161</a> Special awareness training required for pilots flying under visual flight rules within a 60-nautical mile radius of the Washington, DC VOR/DME.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1211&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.211</a> Supplemental oxygen.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-91.126">14 CFR 91.126</a> Operating on or in the vicinity of an airport in Class G airspace.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-91.225">14 CFR 91.225</a> Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment and use.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1303&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.303</a> Aerobatic flight.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1307&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.307</a> Parachutes and parachuting.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1309&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.309</a> Towing: Gliders and unpowered ultralight vehicles.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=f8d604769e1e2e3604272b9274b34f0b&mc=true&node=se14.2.91_1319&rgn=div8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">14 CFR 91.319</a> Aircraft having experimental certificates: Operating limitations.</li>
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<h2>Recommended Study</h2>
<ul>
<li>"<a href="http://bobwander.com/cgi/generate1.cgi?searchwhat=cat&sessionid=sid2272007202240&term=BFR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glider BFR And Spring Checkout</a> ", by Bob Wander</li>
<li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC_61-98D.pdf">Advisory Circular 61-98D</a> Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check</li>
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