FLIGHT REVIEW
Helicopter Flight Review (BFR)
FAA-Mandated Biennial Proficiency Check – 14 CFR 61.56
Stay current. Stay proficient. Stay safe.
Course Objective
To evaluate and refresh a pilot’s knowledge and flight skills in accordance with FAA Flight Review requirements (14 CFR § 61.56), ensuring continued safety and competency to act as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of a helicopter.
FAA Regulatory Requirement
Under FAA regulations, all pilots must complete a flight review every 24 calendar months to legally act as PIC. The review must be conducted by an authorized flight instructor and includes:
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Minimum 1 hour of flight training
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Minimum 1 hour of ground instruction
Flight Review Focus Areas
The instructor tailors the review to the pilot’s experience and typical mission profile, covering:
Ground Instruction Topics
• FAA regulations & recent changes
• Airspace classifications and requirements
• Weather decision-making
• Risk management and aeronautical decision-making (ADM)
• Maintenance requirements and logbook entries
Flight Instruction Topics
• Takeoffs, landings, and hover maneuvers
• Emergency procedures including autorotations
• Confined area and off-airport operations
• Navigation and flight planning
• Any areas identified for improvement or requested by the pilot
Completion Requirements
✔ Minimum 1 hour of dual flight instruction
✔ Minimum 1 hour of ground instruction
✔ Demonstrated proficiency and safe decision-making
✔ Instructor logbook endorsement certifying successful completion of the flight review
Who Should Schedule a Flight Review?
• Any helicopter pilot nearing the 24-month deadline
• Pilots returning from a flying hiatus
• Operators seeking insurance or company-mandated currency
• Pilots transitioning aircraft or upgrading skills
Schedule Your Flight Review Today
Stay legal and safe in the air.
Contact us to schedule your personalized helicopter flight review. Flexible appointments available.
INSTRUMENT PROFICIENCY CHECK
Helicopter Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC)
FAA-Mandated Evaluation for Maintaining IFR Currency – 14 CFR § 61.57(d)
Maintain your IFR privileges. Fly with precision and confidence in all conditions.
Course Objective
To evaluate and restore instrument currency for helicopter pilots who have not met the 6-month recency requirements under
14 CFR § 61.57(c).
The IPC ensures the pilot maintains proficiency in instrument flight operations and procedures necessary for safe IFR flight.
When Is an IPC Required?
An Instrument Proficiency Check is required when a pilot fails to meet the instrument currency requirements (i.e., 6 instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting/tracking within the past 6 calendar months).
If more than 12 calendar months have passed since currency was lost, only a successful IPC with a qualified CFII will restore IFR privileges.
IPC Components
The IPC consists of ground instruction and a flight portion to demonstrate competency in:
Ground Instruction Topics
• IFR regulations and airspace
• Approach plate briefing & setup
• Alternate minimums & lost comm procedures
• Weather interpretation for IFR flight
• Risk management and decision-making in IMC
Flight Instruction Tasks
(in simulated or actual IMC)
• Holding patterns and entries
• Precision and non-precision approaches (e.g., ILS, RNAV, VOR)
• Missed approach procedures
• IFR departures and enroute navigation
• Partial panel and system failure scenarios
• Intercepting and tracking navigation systems
Completion Requirements
✔ Successful demonstration of required instrument procedures
✔ Completion of both ground and flight portions with a qualified CFII
✔ Logbook endorsement verifying IPC completion and restored currency
Hourly Rates
Robinson R44 $620.00/Hr.
Ground Instruction $65.00/Hr.
Flight time varies based on pilot proficiency. Minimum IPC flight time typically ranges from 1.5 to 3.0 hours.
Who Should Schedule an IPC?
• Pilots with expired instrument currency
• Pilots preparing for IFR operations under Part 135
• Military or corporate pilots transitioning to civilian IFR flying
• CFIs or CFII candidates refreshing their instrument skills
Regain Your IFR Edge
We conduct IPCs in our IFR-equipped Robinson R44, meeting all FAA standards. Contact us to schedule your proficiency check and return to instrument flight with confidence.
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