FAA Ground School Practice Test

When is a pilot eligible to fly with passengers after completing the biennial flight review?

1. Immediately after the review

2. Within 30 days after the review

3. Two years from the date of the review

4. After logging additional flight hours

The correct answer is: Two years from the date of the review

A pilot is eligible to carry passengers immediately after completing the biennial flight review. This review is designed to ensure that the pilot's skills and knowledge are current and adequate for flying with passengers. The requirement is that the review must be completed every two years, but there is no further waiting period or additional conditions that need to be fulfilled before a pilot can resume flying with passengers. The option suggesting that eligibility is limited to a two-year timeframe reflects a misunderstanding of the timing constraints of passenger carrying privileges. While it is true that the review must be completed within a two-year regulatory period, once the review is successfully completed, the pilot can carry passengers right away without needing to log additional flight hours or waiting for a 30-day period.