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Recency period for remote pilot privileges

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 7 of 8 on Regulations / Remote Pilot Certification. ACS element UA.I.C.K4 · difficulty: recall. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice mode.

Question bank updated 2026-09-22

QUESTIONUnder § 107.65, a person may not exercise the privileges of a remote pilot in command with a small UAS rating unless they have passed an initial aeronautical knowledge test or completed recurrent training within what period?

  1. AThe previous 30 calendar months
  2. BThe previous 24 calendar months
  3. CThe previous 12 calendar months, renewed by a flight review
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. The previous 24 calendar months

  • A — incorrect The recency period stated in § 107.65 is 24 calendar months, not 30.
  • B — correct § 107.65 requires that one of the listed knowledge actions be accomplished within the previous 24 calendar months.
  • C — incorrect The period is 24 calendar months, and a flight review is not one of the actions that satisfy § 107.65 by itself.

BACKGROUND

§ 107.65 of 14 CFR part 107 establishes aeronautical knowledge recency for remote pilots. A person may not exercise the privileges of a remote pilot in command (PIC) with a small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) rating unless, within the previous 24 calendar months, that person has done one of three things in a manner acceptable to the Administrator: passed an initial aeronautical knowledge test covering § 107.73, completed recurrent training covering § 107.73, or, if a holder of a part 61 pilot certificate (other than a student pilot certificate) who meets the § 61.56 flight review requirements, completed training covering § 107.74. Paragraph (d) adds that a recurrent knowledge test passed before April 6, 2021, within the previous 24 calendar months, also counts. Recency is separate from the certificate itself; it governs whether the holder may exercise its privileges.

STUDY TIP

Pair the number 24 calendar months with the three actions in § 107.65, and be able to tell recency (§ 107.65) apart from initial eligibility (§ 107.61).

KEY POINTS

  • Remote PIC privileges require a qualifying knowledge action within the previous 24 calendar months.
  • Qualifying actions are the initial knowledge test, recurrent training, or § 107.74 training for eligible part 61 pilots.
  • The recency rule limits exercising privileges; it does not by itself cancel the certificate.

SOURCES

  • 14 CFR 107.65
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SkyDrill is not affiliated with the FAA. This is an original practice item based on 14 CFR part 107, 14 CFR part 89, and the FAA Remote Pilot – Small UAS Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22). Regulations and handbooks are revised; confirm details against the current edition.