Recurrent Training for Part 61 Remote Pilots

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Remote Pilot Knowledge TestVersion 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

If you hold both a Part 107 certificate and a current Part 61 pilot certificate, you can maintain your drone currency by taking the free ALC-515 online course.

Requirement as structured

Part 107 remote pilots who are also current Part 61 certificate holders may complete recurrent training via the free online ALC-515 course.

Original regulatory text

Part 107 remote pilots who are also certificated and current under Part 61: Take the Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Recurrent (ALC-515) online course on the FAA Safety Team ( FAASTeam ) website at no cost.

Applies when

country
United States
operation
Part 107 small UAS operation
pilot status
current-part-61-and-part-107
operation regime
part_107
aircraft category
small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)
regulatory category
General