What is Part 107 recurrent training?
Part 107 recurrent training is a free online course Remote Pilot Certificate holders must complete every 24 calendar months to maintain commercial flying privileges.
After earning a Remote Pilot Certificate via the Aeronautical Knowledge Test, pilots must complete recurrent training every 24 calendar months to keep their commercial privileges active. The recurrent training is:
• Free • Online • Self-paced (~2 hours) • Hosted at faasafety.gov as course ALC-677
Completion generates a digital certificate that the pilot keeps with their other documentation. The recurrent training covers updated regulations (night ops, over-people categories, Remote ID), regulatory refreshers, and weather/operational topics.
If recurrent training lapses, the pilot's commercial privileges are inactive until completed. Operating commercially with lapsed recurrent training is a § 107.61 violation.
What this means for pilots
Set a calendar reminder for 22 months after your initial certificate (or last recurrent). The training is free and quick — there's no reason to let it lapse. After completion, you'll need to log into IACRA to record completion against your certificate.
FAQ
What happens if I miss the recurrent deadline?
Commercial privileges lapse. You can complete the recurrent at any time to reinstate. Operating commercially with lapsed training is a violation.
Does recurrent training cost money?
No. The training is free at faasafety.gov.
Do I have to retake the Part 107 exam?
No — that's only for initial certification. Recurrent is online training, no exam.
Related terms
FAA regulations change. Verify current rules at faa.gov/uas before relying on this article for flight planning. Altoa is not the FAA.