Part 107 Recurrent Training: How to Stay Current

The currency rule

To exercise Part 107 privileges, a remote pilot must have completed the applicable recurrent knowledge training within the preceding 24 calendar months. The FAA currently provides online recurrent training at no cost.

Choose the correct course

All Part 107 remote pilots: use the current FAA course identified for Part 107 recurrent training, presently ALC-677.
Eligible current Part 61 pilots: the FAA also lists the applicable current course for the Part 61 route, presently ALC-515.

Course numbers can change. Follow the current FAA “Become a Certificated Remote Pilot” page rather than relying on an old bookmarked course title.

Recordkeeping

Complete the correct current recurrent course.
Save the completion certificate as PDF and a backup copy.
Record the completion month and calculate the next deadline.
Review changes to night, people, Remote ID, airspace, waivers, and registration.

Currency is only one layer

Recent training does not automatically make the pilot proficient with a new aircraft, payload, flight mode, or operation. Maintain aircraft-specific practice, emergency procedures, airspace knowledge, and mission records.