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Does temporary paper student pilot certificate expire?
The temp certificate only for solo.
The temporary student pilot certificate remains valid for a duration of 120 days from the issuance date. Solo flights are restricted to a designated geographic ...
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What is the difference between Marginal VFR (MVFR) and Special VFR (SVFR)?
source: pilotinstitute.com
To the right side on this chart is ceilings. No matter the visibility can still be MVFR, IFR or low IFR conditions. SVFR clearance can be given at or above but not below ...
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What authority does the owner of an aircraft have as a passenger?
They have full authority over their own personal relationship with the pilot. For example, if the pilot does something they don't like they can choose to never let the pilot fly their airplane again. ...
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What authority does the owner of an aircraft have as a passenger?
This isn't a matter for the regulations. The PIC and owner of the plane should have a private agreement on how the airplane will be used. This can vary from no authority if the PIC has leased the ...
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If I own land, can I create a private helicopter landing spot for my personal use?
Helipads have the same issue as runways (as mentioned in the comment above: If I own land, can I create a private runway on my property for my own use? )
Generally, local regulations (State, County, ...
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What does the FAA define as an "Aeronautical feat"?
I don't have a specific link, but an aeronautical feat would be an act of some uniqueness or difficulty, or unusual combination of features, especially one qualifying as the first successful ...
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What does the FAA define as an "Aeronautical feat"?
The Administrator, or the Administrator of the FAA is the head of the Federal Aviation Administration. Currently, the position is held by one Michael Whitaker with Katie Thompson serving as Deputy ...
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Can a certified mechanic ground my airplane?
Terrible misinformation on here. The truth is YES an A&P automatically grounds a plane when and if he does not release it as airworthy. If he signs log book that the plane is not airworthy THEN It ...
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What are FAA rules regarding FBO operations encouraging food/ refreshments for pilots?
It is not within the jurisdiction of the FAA to regulate ground-based food service.
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