To act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers, the pilot must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings in an aircraft of the same category, class, and if a type rating is required, of the same type, within the preceding
A
90 days.✓ Correct Answer
B
12 calendar months.
C
24 calendar months.
Explanation
14 CFR 61.57(a) requires three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding 90 days, in an aircraft of the same category, class and type (if a type rating is required), to act as PIC of an aircraft carrying passengers. 24 calendar months is the flight review interval (61.56), and 12 calendar months is not a recency period for this rule.
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