Recent content by Corbeck

Obviously, it's a silly idea. Though I've pilot certificates out the wazoo, there's no requirement for me to have any type of pilot license to purchase an aircraft, even if I buy a 737. I sincerely doubt that a finance company would care, though I've never financed any of my aircraft purchases...

I have dishonored myself. :-(

I am corrected. Hanging my head in shame.........

GASP!! You must be correct. Apparently, I have to enjoy flying a drone, if it is not under part 107. I mean, it says so right there. Well, I am corrected, but one do wonder who came up with that interpretation of recreational. Seems a silly basis for an interpretation, but there it is. I guess I...

Here's the specific wording, Vic. Under my "strict reading", it doesn't apply to viewing your own roof. If it is not commercial, it is recreational. The FAA doesn't care whether you enjoy it, or not. I exercise 45 minutes a day, and absolutely hate it. :) As you see, in 49 U.S.C 44809 (General...

I think your reading is overly strict, although if you got into the specifics of your interpretation, I might be swayed. I certainly doubt that was the intention of the FAA, in promulgating the regulations. It is certainly NOT the philosophy that they apply to aircraft pilots. Basically, if you...

That's the way I interpret it.