Does a student pilot count as a passenger?

The FAA has determined that the relationship between a CFI and a student need not be considered a pilot and passenger relationship. But all other combinations are considered a pilot and a passenger.

What limitations exist for student pilots when flying solo?

Limitations

• at night (without the proper training and endorsement)
• while carrying passengers.
• more than 25 nautical miles from the home airport (without a proper endorsement)
• carry property for compensation or hire.
• when the flight visibility is less than 3 statute miles.
• without visual reference to the ground.

What is considered a student pilot?

A student pilot is one who is being trained by an instructor pilot for his or her first full certificate, and is permitted to fly alone (solo) under specific, limited circumstances. Before a student pilot may be endorsed to fly solo, that student must have a Student Pilot Certificate.

What does a student pilot certificate do?

Student pilot certificates allow students to fly the plane by themselves, with instructor sign-off. This is a big step in the aviation journey and should not be taken lightly. The time logged flying under the student pilot certificate is PIC (or pilot in command time).

Can a student pilot fly with another pilot?

In the US, a student pilot can only log time when they are with a CFI (as dual) or alone (as solo/PIC). You are not allowed to fly with anybody else in the plane if you’re not with a CFI, so two student pilots cannot fly together.

Is a flight instructor a passenger?

The FAA has long held that authorized instructors and individuals receiving instruction are not passengers with respect to each other. The instructor is not a passenger because he is present specifically to train the person receiving instruction.

Can student pilots fly solo at night?

A student pilot may not operate an aircraft in solo flight at night unless that student pilot has received: (1) Flight training at night on night flying procedures that includes takeoffs, approaches, landings, and go-arounds at night at the airport where the solo flight will be conducted; (2) Navigation training at …

What type of pilot certificate has the fewest limitations?

Private Pilot License A Private Pilot Certificate is the go-to for most that are seeking recreational flying. You have far less limitations than the sport pilot license, can fly larger aircraft, and are not limited to just one passenger.

Can a student pilot fly without a medical?

As a student pilot, you will need a third class medical, required for student, recreational, and private pilot privileges. The medical certificate is required before you make that first supervised solo when you are flying the airplane with no one else on board.

What are student pilot limitations concerning visibility and flight above clouds?

The only regulatory restriction is that student pilots are not allowed to fly above a cloud layer without ground reference. VFR over-the-top can be a very useful tool to get above a cloud layer instead of flying in haze or restricted visibility below the clouds.

What are the limitations of being a student pilot?

One of the limitations is that a student pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying a passenger. This limitation is specifically noted on the student pilot certificate.

Is a student pilot certificate considered an actual pilot certificate?

Although it is considered an actual pilot certificate, there are specific limitations student pilots must adhere to. Reference 14 CFR §61.89 for a complete listing of all limitations. For most pilot certificates you will also need to obtain and hold an FAA Medical Certificate prior to flying solo.

Can a student pilot be a pilot in command?

Student pilots are limited in what they may do when operating an aircraft. One of the limitations is that a student pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying a passenger. This limitation is specifically noted on the student pilot certificate.

Can a student pilot carry a passenger?

The FAA has a well-established view that the action of a student pilot who, while acting as pilot-in-command, carries a passenger or passengers, is a serious violation warranting revocation. Wait until you have that private pilot certificate in your wallet.

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