FAA §61.57 recency explained for airline pilots
What FAA §61.57 requires for passenger-carrying currency (day and night) and how to track it automatically.
Last updated June NaN, 2026
FAA §61.57 requires three takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days to carry passengers (with night takeoffs/landings to a full stop for night currency) - OOOIPilot tracks both rolling windows for you.
The basics
- Day: 3 takeoffs and landings in the prior 90 days (in category/class).
- Night: 3 takeoffs and full-stop landings in the prior 90 days.
Tracked automatically
Because OOOIPilot knows your landings, night time, and dates, it shows your day and night recency on the dashboard and warns you before it lapses. This is informational - always confirm against the current regulation and your operator's rules.