I guess what I want to know is, say you own a 20,000 acre ranch in New Mexico or something and you have a helicopter. Are you allowed to fly it around your ranch without a license? If you can how high are you allowed to go?
I already looked up the different types of pilot licenses at the FAA but they did not mention the specific scenario I am speaking of, and I know about the ultralight aircraft not needing a license but I am thinking more along the lines of a helicopter, single engine biplane, or something like that.
Any information that isn't readily mentioned on the FAA page regarding the issue would be greatly appreciated.
2006-07-24 22:38:35 · 6 answers · asked by mike 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
You are not allowed to operate a helicopter or airplane as pilot in command without a licence - period. Altitude is irrelevant - you're not even allowed to take off and land again straight ahead on a long runway.
If you are a student you will need to be signed off by your instructor for solo flight every 90 days, and certain other conditions must be met depending on the flight to be conducted.
You're looking in the wrong place - look under requirements for acting as Pilot in Command.
2006-07-25 05:51:56 · answer #1 · answered by bevl78 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are not allowed to go above 60ft I believe without a license.. I heard this when I was watching Discovery channel about a boat that doubles as a plane (not not the cessna amphibian types, i actually looks like a speed boat with wings and a vertical tailfin) but had no flying license.
My BS meter is pegged!!!
2006-07-25 12:06:27 · answer #2 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not allowed to go above 60ft I believe without a license.. I heard this when I was watching Discovery channel about a boat that doubles as a plane (not not the cessna amphibian types, i actually looks like a speed boat with wings and a vertical tailfin) but had no flying license.
2006-07-25 08:16:16 · answer #3 · answered by Jobfinder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All private aircraft operations in the united states are governed under part 91 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR-FAR part 91). There are few exceptions, and your example is not excluded. Ownership of the land over which the flight is being conducted is inconsequential. As soon as an aircraft takes flight it enters public and federally regulated airspace. Here is an excerpt from the FARs:
"...this part prescribes rules governing the operation of aircraft other than moored balloons, kites, unmanned rockets, and unmanned free balloons, which are governed by part 101 of this chapter, and ultralight vehicles operated in accordance with part 103 of this chapter) within the United States, including the waters within 3 nautical miles of the U.S. coast."
Under this part, a pilot license (or student pilot license) is required to operate an aircraft as pilot in command (PIC).
2006-07-25 08:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by davolijj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you own the land over which you are flying, you do not need a pilot's license. The pilots who fly around the King Ranch (largest ranch in the U.S.) don't need pilot's licenses.
2006-07-25 15:31:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the usa you are allowed to solo the plane at sixteen but have your private at 17 which means you can start your lessons at 16 and then they will give your license at 17
2006-07-25 15:23:41 · answer #6 · answered by Joseph N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋