After reading 61.57 (a)(1), a(1)(i) and a(2), I have a question on
maintaining currency as a PP here in the U.S.

If a PP flies multiple times within a 90 day period, and has conducted way
more that 3 landings/TOs, and he/she is the sole manipulator of the flight
controls, and his/her spouse is a passenger on each of those flights is the
pilot current at the end of the 90 days? The flying would be in a C172. I am
particularly interested in the a(2) paragraph that states : "For purposes of
meeting the requirements ... provided no persons or property are carried on
board the aircraft, other than those necessary for the conduct of the
flight."

I guess my confusion comes from the logic - what difference it make in the
above example if the pilot did the 3 L/TOs solo or with someone in the
plane? Now, I certainly understand if a pilot had NOT flown in 3 or more
months the logic behind the solo part.

OR

Is (a)(2) really saying that if you are not current you can still be PIC and
fly an airplane as long as no one else is aboard?

Thanks.

Harry
PP-ASEL

"Julian Scarfe" wrote in message
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A few years ago, as part of alignment with the European JAA requirements,
the UK introduced a requirement that is worded almost identically to
61.57,
which requires three t/os and landings in the last 90 days to carry
passengers.

Before this rule came into effect, UK pilots who hadn't flown for some
considerable time would often take along another non-instructor pilot, for
example, a co-owner, in the right seat. It made more sense to fly
accompanied by someone who was current than to fly solo. But the recent
introduction of a currency rule now prohibits the carrying of this
"passenger", forcing the pilot who wants to get back in 90-day currency to
fly solo (or find a CFI to accompany).

Is this also the way 61.57 is interpreted by the FAA?

Julian Scarfe