For Certificated Pilots
Keep your certificate current and your skills sharp. We provide FAA Flight Reviews, takeoff and landing currency, night currency, and Instrument Proficiency Checks — right here at KGEU.
If you hold a pilot certificate, the FAA requires you to meet specific currency and proficiency standards before exercising your privileges. Whether you need a biennial Flight Review, three takeoffs and landings to carry passengers, or an Instrument Proficiency Check after a break from IFR flying — Fly Eagle Sport can take care of it.
We work with pilots at all experience levels. Whether you flew last week or haven't been in a cockpit for a few years, we'll get you current and confident at your own pace.
14 CFR 61.56
A Flight Review (formerly called a Biennial Flight Review, or BFR) is required every 24 calendar months for any certificated pilot who wants to act as pilot in command. There is no separate "Flight Review certificate" — passing one is noted in your logbook by the instructor who conducted it.
A Flight Review consists of a minimum of one hour of ground instruction and one hour of flight time, but may take longer depending on your currency and proficiency. Our instructors tailor the review to you — if you're sharp and current, we'll move through it efficiently. If you want extra practice on specific maneuvers or airspace procedures, we're happy to extend it.
What's Covered
14 CFR 61.57(a)
To carry passengers in any aircraft, you must have made at least 3 takeoffs and 3 landings within the preceding 90 days in an aircraft of the same category, class, and type (if a type rating is required). If you've let your currency lapse, a short session with one of our CFIs will get you current quickly — and a solo flight to knock out three pattern laps costs you nothing more than the aircraft rental rate.
If you are already current but want the landings logged with an instructor aboard to refresh your pattern technique, that's also an option.
14 CFR 61.57(b)
To carry passengers between sunset and sunrise, you need 3 takeoffs and 3 full-stop landings to a complete stop at night, in an aircraft of the same category and class, within the preceding 90 days. Touch-and-goes do not count for night currency — they must be full-stop landings.
KGEU has good lighting and an uncongested pattern, making it an efficient place to knock out night landings. Contact us to schedule an evening session.
14 CFR 61.57(d)
If you hold an instrument rating and have let your instrument currency lapse — either by not logging 6 instrument approaches, holding procedures, and intercepting/tracking in the past 6 months — you are required to complete an Instrument Proficiency Check before acting as PIC under IFR or in IMC.
An IPC is conducted by a CFII and covers the areas of operation in the Instrument Rating Practical Test Standards. We can conduct the IPC in the Remos GX or use the Redbird LD simulator for approaches and procedures before transitioning to the aircraft. The simulator is a cost-effective way to refresh your scan and procedure flows before flying in actual or simulated IMC.
IPC Areas of Operation
Your last Flight Review was more than 24 calendar months ago — or is coming up soon. We'll complete your review efficiently so you can get back to flying.
You haven't flown in a while and want to carry passengers again. A quick pattern session or dual flight will restore your takeoff-and-landing and night currency.
You hold an instrument rating but haven't logged the required approaches and procedures in the last 6 months. Our CFIIs will get you back current for IFR operations.
You're new to the Phoenix area and need a checkout in our aircraft before renting independently. We'll get you familiarized with local airspace and our fleet.
Preparing for an upcoming practical test and want structured dual time to sharpen specific maneuvers? Our CFIs provide focused checkride prep at standard hourly rates.
You fly for fun and want to maintain proficiency between trips. Contact us to get set up and schedule a refresher flight with one of our instructors.
Common Questions
Contact us first — by phone, email, or the contact form — so we can pair you with the right instructor and confirm aircraft availability. All flights are then scheduled through FlightCircle. We do not take walk-ins; flights must be arranged in advance, and most sessions are booked roughly a week ahead. The earlier you reach out, the sooner we can get you on the schedule.
The FAA minimum is 1 hour of ground and 1 hour of flight, but the total time is at the instructor's discretion. Most Flight Reviews with current, active pilots are completed in 2–3 hours total. If you haven't flown recently, plan for a bit more. There is no "passing" or "failing" a Flight Review — it continues until the instructor is satisfied with your proficiency.
Yes. The Redbird LD is an FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD), which can be used to log instrument time and approaches toward an IPC. Many pilots use a simulator session to refresh their scan, procedure flows, and partial-panel flying before transitioning to the actual aircraft — and it's more affordable per hour than flying.
Yes, with a few notes. The Flight Review is certificate-based, not aircraft-specific. As long as you hold an appropriate certificate, a Flight Review conducted in the Remos GX is valid for your certificate as a whole. The Remos is a Light Sport Aircraft — if your certificate limits you to specific aircraft categories or classes, let us know so we can make sure the review covers the right areas.
Since duration varies by pilot, exact cost depends on how much time the instructor needs. A typical 2-hour Flight Review (1 hr ground + 1 hr flight) would cost approximately $140 (Remos) + $100 (2 hrs CFI) = $240. Longer reviews are billed at the same hourly rates. There are no flat fees or review-specific surcharges.
Not at all — we've helped pilots return to flight after gaps of many years. A Flight Review is exactly the right place to start. We'll assess where you are, cover any regulatory updates you may have missed, and give you the dual time you need to feel comfortable and proficient again. There's no judgment here.
Ready to Get Current?
Reach out and we'll match you with the right instructor and walk you through our standard onboarding process. Once you're set up in FlightCircle, we'll get you on the schedule.