On Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 12:33:18 AM UTC-4, wrote:
I'm assuming this discussion is about an airplane (or other non-glider) pilot who has chosen not to renew a medical for some reason, and is now also more than 24 months since the last flight review.

Maybe a safe assumption, but all I know is that the guy is a formerly active commercial pilot who DOESN'T WANT TO FLY POWERED AIRCRAFT ANY MORE...


Best I can tell... So as long as the instructor is current for carrying a passenger, and willing to sign off this pilot, then a flight review can be done in an airplane prior to soloing the glider.

The 90-day currency for carrying passengers doesn't apply to one CFI and one "student" in the airplane/glider. For a training flight both are "required crew members," and neither one is a passenger with respect to the other.

then a flight review can be done in an airplane prior to soloing the glider.

Of course it can. But, why spend the money getting PTS proficient when the guy doesn't want to fly powered aircraft anymore. The money can best be spent becoming a better glider pilot.

I suppose the guy could also throw his certificate in the mail with a note to the FAA, then follow the new process to get a Student Pilot Certificate...