Hortman Aviation Services, Inc.

Northeast Philadelphia Airport

Biennial Flight Review Checklist

Name: Date:
Medical Class: Date of Medical Exam:
Grade of Certificate: Certificate Number:
Ratings and Limitations: Total Flight Time:
Aircraft to be used: (Make and Model) N#
CBT Topics Required
1. Flight Review 40:45
2. Advanced Aerodynamics 26:52
3. Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) 31:35
4. Listen Up, Read Back & Fly Right 19:18
5. Weather – Printed Reports & Forecasts 27:35
6. Weather Hazards 53:18
7. Turbulence 47:56
8. From Dusk to Dawn 29:42
Total: 4:37:01

Ground 1.5 Hours Minimum (refer to FAR 61.56 Hortman Aviation requires 1.5 hours)
1. Review the current general operating and Flight Rules of Part 91
2. Review POH of aircraft to be used
3. Review city of Philadelphia Regulations for PNE
4. Review Lost communication procedures including Light Gun Signals
5. Review Non-controlled airport Operations
6. Check Medical Certificate (for Potential renters)
7. Review Cross Country and Emergency Procedures
8. Review Meteorology

Flight 1.5 Hours Minimum (refer to FAR 61.56 Hortman Aviation requires 1.5 hours)
1. Slow Flight and Stalls
2. Engine out procedures & In-flight fires
3. Non-controlled airport operations
4. Takeoff and landings (normal, crosswind, soft and short)
5. BAI and unusual attitudes VOR tracking
6. Cross-country procedures, Pilotage & Radio Navigation

Endorsement at completion of Biennial Flight Review:

I certify that MR./Mrs./Ms. , Pilot certificate ,
Certificate Number has satisfactorily completed a flight review of section
61.56(a) on

Signature Print Name # CFI/CFII/MEI Date

NOTE: When BFR is completed, page 1, 2 and 3 must be given to the Chief Flight Instructor. Also, the
Checkout Card and the Computer must be updated to reflect the dates of the BFR and the medical. Both
the logbook and this form must be endorsed.
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Written quiz for a Biennial Flight Review

1. Describe the different kinds of airspace listed below and define their boundaries.
a. Class “B”

b. Class “C”

c. Class “D”

2. What is Class “A” airspace?

3. What is EFAS?

4. METAR KPNE 251255Z AUTO 21006G24KT 5SM –RA OVC025 06/04 A2990
a. What is a METAR?

b. The above METAR is for KPNE, what date and time was used?

c. What is the ceiling and visibility?

5. What is a TAF?
6. Complete the takeoff weight and the CG location for the aircraft to be used with you and 1
passenger weighing 180 pounds aboard.
7. What distance would you need to clear a 50’ obstacle?
8. How long can you stay aloft taking into account the fuel reserves required by FAR 91.151?

9. Plot a direct cross-country flight to KSBY and using the following information:
a. Conditions: Wind @ 3000’ - 2718
b. Surface wind at KPNE - 35015KT
c. Surface wind at KSBY - 18010G20KT
10. What is the distance, TC, MH, GS, Time and fuel burn?
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11. What runway is in use at KPNE and SBY?

12. What is the crosswind component at KPNE and KSBY and why?

13. What approach speed would you use at KSBY and why?

14. Why do we strain fuel?

15. What would you do if you lost communications during flight?

16. Define the term “Maneuvering Speed”

17. Where is a Spin most likely to occur?

18. What are the procedures to recover from a spin?

19. Should you ever use partial Carb Heat?

20. What should you do if during the run-up you experience a rough engine from ONE Mag?

21. How are the gyros in the aircraft powered and why?

22. What is Hypoxia?

23. Name some of the causes.

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24. Describe some of the symptoms.

25. Describe some solutions.

26. What equipment should you carry with you at night?

27. Position lights are required to be on during what times?

28. What is the currency requirement for night flight?

29. What is a TFR?

30. Name some of the methods to obtain information about TFRs.