Can 135 check rides replace BFRs???

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07-10-2009, 01:15 AM

CaptainTeezy

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Can 135 check rides replace BFRs???

Does anyone know if a 135 checkride can substitute for a BFR??? I havent seen anything in the regs that says it does...I know it would make sense that it would...but you never know with the FAA.

07-10-2009, 04:59 AM

floydbird

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Yes. 61.56(d)

07-10-2009, 05:23 AM

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Yep. Havent done a BFR in my life.

07-10-2009, 05:31 AM

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Teezy,

There was a discussion about this in the Aviation Law section. However, it pertained to SIC type rated pilots getting their checkrides in lieu of a BFR. Not sure if it will help, but here it is:

http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/av...ht-review.html

07-10-2009, 11:11 AM

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Yes. 61.56(d)

What I thought was odd when I first saw 61.56d was that they didnt specifically say "121 or 135." But that is what I figured they meant, but I never like to ASS-U-ME (assume) the FAA is using common sense.

11-09-2010, 06:55 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainTeezy

Does anyone know if a 135 checkride can substitute for a BFR??? I havent seen anything in the regs that says it does...I know it would make sense that it would...but you never know with the FAA.

61.56(d) says, "A person who has, within [the past 24 calendar months] passed a pilot proficiency check conducted by an examiner, an approved pilot check airman, or a U.S. Armed Force, for a pilot certificate, rating, or operating privilege need not accomplish the flight review required by this section.

So . . . in a word, "Yes."

01-11-2011, 06:54 PM

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i was wondering the same thing

01-12-2011, 06:29 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by CaptainTeezy

But that is what I figured they meant, but I never like to ASS-U-ME (assume) the FAA is using common sense.

That is usually a safe thing to... assume... lol (cue humorous drum beat)

Couldn't help myself, sorry lol

01-12-2011, 10:33 AM

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In addition keeping yourself 135.340 current is a basis for renewing your CFI. All you need is to fill out the 8710. I haven't taken a Flight Review or paid to renew my CFI in a while.