Last week I completed my second Biennial Flight Review (BFR). In other words, it’s been about 4 years since I first earned my Private Pilot License. I find it hard to believe time has passed so quickly, but it has! I guess technically it’s not called a BFR any more, but per the FAA, you need at least 1 hour of ground instruction and 1 hour in-flight training with a qualified flight instructor in the last 2 years to continue to fly (so how is that NOT a BFR?).
Anyway, like last time, my instructor uses the FAA WINGS program to track progress and create the official endorsement. A few weeks ago I completed the ground portion by dong a few online interactive classes, and then the in-flight was last week. I must say I highly recommend a course by the AOPA Air Safety Institute called “Essential Aerodynamics: Stalls, Spins, and Safety.” I must admit I’m VERY hesitant to practice stalls when I fly solo, and in all honesty the last time I stalled the plane it was during my LAST BFR (when my instructor requested it). Of course we practiced them again this go-around as well, but this online course helps describe a lot of the underlying aerodynamics that relate to stalls and spins. And it’s completely free for AOPA members! Definitely check it out…
Well, I’m good for another 2 years, so now it’s time to fly some more!!