Lesson 11.0 Night Operations 

Lesson 11.0 – After the Checkride: Privileges, Limitations & Staying Current

(Updated with specific currency examples)

Passing the practical test is a major milestone, but it is only the beginning of your life as a private pilot. This unit covers what you can and cannot do with your new certificate, how to stay legal and proficient, and how to continue improving as a pilot.

Specific Currency Examples (Private Pilot)

Passenger-Carrying Currency (Day)

To carry passengers during the day 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 type rating is required).

Passenger-Carrying Currency (Night)

To carry passengers at night you must have made at least 3 takeoffs and 3 landings to a full stop at night (1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise) within the preceding 90 days in an aircraft of the same category, class, and type.

Flight Review

Every 24 calendar months you must complete a flight review (1 hour of ground + 1 hour of flight training) with an authorized instructor and receive an endorsement.

Example Timeline

• Last passenger day landings: January 15 → You may carry day passengers until April 15.

• Last night full-stop landings: March 1 → You may carry night passengers until June 1.

• Last flight review: July 10, 2025 → Next flight review is due by July 31, 2027.

In these sub-lessons you will learn:

• 11.1 Private Pilot Privileges and Limitations

• 11.2 Currency Requirements

• 11.3 Medical Certification & BasicMed After the Checkride

• 11.4 Continuing Education & Proficiency

• 11.5 Building Experience Safely