To meet recency of experience requirements for carrying passengers in a tailwheel airplane, the landings must be:

To meet the recency of experience requirements for carrying passengers in a tailwheel airplane, the regulation specifically states that the pilot must have made at least three landings to a full stop in the same category and class of aircraft, within the preceding 90 days. This requirement ensures that the pilot demonstrates proficiency in landing the aircraft, which is particularly important in tailwheel airplanes where landing techniques can significantly differ from tricycle gear aircraft.

Landings to a full stop are critical as they encompass the entire landing sequence, allowing the pilot to practice and perfect the entire procedure, including rollout and taxiing, which are crucial for safety, especially when carrying passengers. It also distinguishes between different types of landings, emphasizing the necessity for manageable control over the aircraft until parked, thereby ensuring a thorough demonstration of competencies necessary for safe passenger transport.

Other landing types, such as touch and goes, do not fulfill this requirement fully because they do not include the full sequence of landing operations, which is essential for maintaining readiness to handle passengers safely. Thus, landings must be to a full stop to comply with the regulatory standards.