BFR Question

Originally Posted by C-FFKQ (42)

I'm a Canadian glider pilot and hold a reciprocal FAA PGL based on keeping my Cdn licence in good standing.

Every Spring, we complete a flight review for insurance purposes and currency, and the instructor puts a stamp in our logbooks that we have performed to appropriate standards.

So, does this take the place of needing a BFR? If I go to the U.S. and fly a N- aircraft, would I have to go through the time and expense of the BFR?

Anyone know the FARs well enough to inform me?

Thanks.

As a US CFI-G and frequenting the FAA FSDO (DPE want a be) I would say not. The FAA is quite conservative on these issues and the FARs are clear on certificate currency (Pt 61). You must have a flight review within the past 24 calandar months to remain current. Do not believe it has to be in the same catagory and class though. JCL