Pilot-in-command proficiency check: Operation of an aircraft that requires more than one pilot flight crewmember or is turbojet-powered

This regulation requires pilots to complete proficiency checks to act as pilot-in-command (PIC) of aircraft that either require more than one pilot or are turbojet-powered. You need two checks: one in any qualifying aircraft within the past 12 months, and another in the specific type you'll fly within the past 24 months.

The proficiency check can be satisfied by various means, including a formal PIC proficiency check, a type rating practical test, or checks conducted under Parts 121, 135, or military operations. These checks may be done in approved flight simulators, though any maneuvers the simulator can't perform must be completed in an aircraft before you can act as PIC.

This requirement doesn't apply if you're already operating under Part 121, 135, or similar commercial operations that have their own proficiency requirements. Special provisions exist for experimental turbojet aircraft, allowing more flexibility in how pilots maintain currency.

*This is a plain-English summary for study only. The official 14 CFR text on this page is controlling — always read the current regulation and consult a CFI.*