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To carry passengers at night, what recent experience must a pilot have?

Choices

  • Three takeoffs and three full-stop landings in the preceding 90 days during the night periodcorrect

    This is the 61.57(b) requirement, with landings to a full stop in the one-hour window.

  • Three takeoffs and landings in the preceding 12 months

    The lookback is 90 days, not 12 months.

  • A flight review within the preceding 24 months only

    The flight review is separate; it does not satisfy night passenger currency.

  • One touch-and-go landing after sunset

    Three full-stop landings are required, not one touch-and-go.

Why

Under 61.57(b), carrying passengers at night requires three takeoffs and three full-stop landings within the preceding 90 days, made from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.

FAA source: PHAK / 14 CFR 61.57(b)browse the reference library →

This is taught in Night Currency and Emergencies study the lessons free, then practice with grading and mastery tracking.

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