Plain English Meaning
Going back and practicing the same skills again at regular intervals so you don't get rusty and lose them.
Full Definition
Repeated, periodic practice of previously learned flight maneuvers and procedures, performed at regular intervals after initial training, to maintain proficiency and prevent skill decay.
Context Anchor
Seen in handbook chapter summaries, training plans, and instructor discussions when a pilot is reminded to keep important flying skills fresh over time.
Derivation
Recurrent' comes from the Latin 'recurrere,' meaning 'to run back' or 'return.' In training, it captures the idea of returning to the same skills again and again so they stay sharp.