Commercial Pilot for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating › I. Preflight Preparation › Task A. Pilot Qualifications

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Privileges and limitations.

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14 CFR Part 61 — Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors Open
14 CFR § 61.133 Commercial pilot privileges and limitations.
Commercial pilot privileges and limitations. (D) Give ground and flight training and endorsements that are required for a flight review, an operating privilege, or recency-of-experience requirements of this part. (b) Limitations. (1) A person who applies ... practical test in a balloon with an airborne heater— (i) The pilot certificate will contain a limitation restricting the exercise of the privileges of that certificate to a balloon with an airborne heater. (ii) The limitation specified in paragraph…
14 CFR Part 61 — Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors Open
14 CFR § 61.167 Airline transport pilot privileges and limitations.
Airline transport pilot privileges and limitations. (a) Privileges. (1) A person who holds an airline transport pilot certificate is entitled to the same privileges as a person who holds a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating. (2) A person…
14 CFR Part 61 — Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors Open
14 CFR § 61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command.
Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command. (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (h) of this section, no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying…
14 CFR Part 61 — Certification: Pilots, Flight Instructors, and Ground Instructors Open
14 CFR § 61.101 Recreational pilot privileges and limitations.
Recreational pilot privileges and limitations. (14) That is towing any object. (f) A recreational pilot may not act as a pilot flight crewmember on any aircraft for which more than one pilot is required by the type certificate…
Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook p. 1-1
PRIVILEGES AND LIMITATIONS
PRIVILEGES AND LIMITATIONS In general, the privileges and limitations of a seaplane rating are similar to those of the equivalent land rating. The same standards and requirements apply as for comparable landplane certificates. Airplane Class While it is possible…
Airplane Flying Handbook Addendum (MOSAIC)p. 1
Pilot Certificate Privileges & Limitations
Pilot Certificate Privileges & Limitations Pilots holding a higher-level certificate with the appropriate category and class ratings may exercise the privileges of a lower-grade certificate as long as the pilot holds either a valid medical certificate, a valid…