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Pilot certificates and privilegesQuestion 22 of 934

A pilot wants to carry passengers. What recent experience must the pilot have?

  1. At least one takeoff and one landing within the preceding 30 days
  2. At least three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding 90 days
  3. At least three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding 30 days
  4. At least five takeoffs and five landings within the preceding 90 days
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Correct answer: At least three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding 90 days

Section 61.57 requires three takeoffs and three landings in the preceding 90 days to carry passengers.

Source: 14 CFR Part 61, § 61.57 Recent flight experience: Pilot in command.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026