Your cousin wants you to take him flying. You must have made at least three takeoffs and three landings in your aircraft within the preceding?

• A. 90 Days
• B. 60 Days
• C. 120 Days
• D. 180 Days

Answer: (A)

Currency to carry a passenger requires recent flight experience. Specifically, you must have completed at least three takeoffs and three landings in an aircraft of the same category and class within the preceding 90 days. This keeps you current with the handling and control skills needed when a passenger is onboard.

So, for flying your cousin in a glider, you’d need those three takeoffs and three landings in a glider of the same category and class within the last 90 days. If more time has passed, you’d need to regain currency by performing those takeoffs and landings again (usually with a safety pilot or instructor as appropriate) before carrying a passenger. The other options would extend the window beyond the required 90 days.