Plain English Meaning

Training a pilot does again at regular intervals — not to learn flying for the first time, but to keep their skills sharp and their knowledge up to date.

Full Definition

Periodic training a pilot completes after initial certification to maintain proficiency, refresh knowledge, and stay current with regulations, procedures, and aircraft systems. It is typically required at set intervals and may include ground instruction, flight reviews, emergency procedures, and checkrides depending on the certificate, rating, or operation involved.

Context Anchor

Seen in aviation training programs and discussions, especially when pilots habits, , or after their original training.