Currency and Additional Qualification Requirements for Certificated Pilots (AC 61-98A)

This AC is particularly directed to general aviation pilots holding recreational or higher grades of pilot certificates who wish to maintain currency or to transition to other makes and models of aircraft for which they are rated, and to certificated flight instructors (CFI's) who will be giving flight instruction to support such activities.

This advisory circular (AC) provides information for certificated pilots and flight instructors to use in complying with the flight review required by Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Section 61.56, the recent flight experience requirements of FAR Section 61.57, and the general limitations contained in FAR Section 61.31(d), (e), and (g). It also provides guidance regarding transition to other makes and models of aircraft.