What is the purpose of conducting a flight review or IPC?

• A. To evaluate only theoretical knowledge
• B. To determine whether a pilot can safely exercise the privileges of their pilot certificate and ratings
• C. To train them for a new rating
• D. To assess their mental health

Answer: (B)

The main idea is to verify that a pilot remains competent to safely use the privileges of their certificate and ratings. A flight review is a periodic check, typically done every 24 calendar months, where an authorized instructor assesses your knowledge and hands-on flying skills to confirm you can fly safely. An Instrument Proficiency Check focuses specifically on instrument flying, ensuring you can manage flight using the aircraft’s instruments and, if your instrument currency has lapsed, regain and demonstrate the required proficiency. Together, these checks are about safety and legal ability to exercise your certification, not about teaching a new rating, evaluating only theory, or assessing mental health.