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To carry passengers, you need 3 takeoffs and landings within the preceding how many days?

90 days, in the same category and class (and type, if required).

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  1. 30 days
  2. 90 days ✔
  3. 60 days

Why: Rule 61.57(a) requires 3 takeoffs and 3 landings in the preceding 90 days, as sole manipulator of the controls, before acting as pilot in command with passengers.

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Answer: 90 days. Rule 61.57(a) requires 3 takeoffs and 3 landings in the preceding 90 days, as sole manipulator of the controls, before acting as pilot in command with passengers.

  1. 14 CFR 61.57 Recent flight experience (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-61/subpart-A/section-61.57
    has made at least three takeoffs and three landings within the preceding 90 days
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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