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How often must a remote pilot complete recurrent training to keep flying under Part 107?

Every 24 calendar months.

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  1. Every 12 calendar months
  2. Every 24 calendar months ✔
  3. Every 36 calendar months

Why: You may not use your remote pilot privileges unless you passed the initial test or finished recurrent training within the previous 24 calendar months.

Huh, didn't know that: Part 107 calls this aeronautical knowledge recency, in section 107.65.

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References

Answer: Every 24 calendar months. You may not use your remote pilot privileges unless you passed the initial test or finished recurrent training within the previous 24 calendar months.

  1. 14 CFR 107.65 Aeronautical knowledge recency (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-107.65
    within the previous 24 calendar months.
    Checked 2026-10-07.
  2. FAA, Become a Drone Pilot www.faa.gov/uas/commercial_operators/become_a_drone_pilot
    Certificate holders must complete an online recurrent training every 24 calendar months
    Checked 2026-10-07.

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