The argument is that an instructor checkride does not count, because a
Instructor certificate is not a pilot certificate. 14 CFR 61.56, which
deals with BFR's, specifies in paragraph (d) that a proficiency check for a
pilot certificate or rating is required. 14 CFR 61.5(a) defines a pilot
certificate as Student, Rec, Private, Commercial and ATP, and paragraph (b)
defines ratings for airplanes as class ratings (SEL,MEL,SES,MES) or
instrument ratings.

In reality, I doubt this is enforced by the FSDO's. If you're not a
risktaker, just ask your CFI who signs you off for your CFI, MEI or CFII to
sign you off for a BFR-- you've met all the requirements if they're willing
to sign you off for the checkride.



"BoDEAN" wrote in message
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Can't get a clear cut answer from anyone on this....
Got my CFI last may, does my 24 calendar months start on that date til
when I need a BFR?
Or would I have to go back to my Multi Training for a starting date