Can a pilot fly without their logbook?

Can a pilot fly without their logbook? It may surprise you to learn that there is no requirement to keep a logbook. The FAA has no such rule. Photo by Mike Fizer. However, student pilots are required to keep a record of their training flights.

Do pilots always have to file a flight plan?

In most countries, flight plans are required for flights under IFR, but may be optional for flying VFR unless crossing international borders. Flight plans are highly recommended, especially when flying over inhospitable areas such as water, as they provide a way of alerting rescuers if the flight is overdue.

Can you log your own flight hours?

The pilot can only log solo flight time if they are the only person on board the aircraft. Even if there aren't any other pilots aboard, and you're only carrying passengers who have no idea how to operate an aircraft, you still can't log your flight as a solo.

Can you tell who your pilot is?

Airline pilots aren't anonymous. Most captains announce their names over the public address system. But passengers Googling the people in the cockpit as the plane taxis toward the runway are unlikely to find reviews of their past flights.

Is a pilot required to log every flight?

In the United States, a pilot is required to log all flight time that is used to meet the minimum requirements for a certificate, rating, flight review, or instrument proficiency check, and for currency. This means that a pilot does not need to record every single one of his or her flights.

Are aircraft logbooks required?

Yes, pilots must show their logbook, on request, to: An FAA official. An authorized representative from the National Transportation Safety Board. Any federal, state, or local law enforcement officer.

What 3 documents must a pilot have on them in order to fly?

Can a pilot refuse a passenger?

Section 44902(b) of the FAA, known as “permissive refusal,” provides pilots with broad authority to remove passengers. The pilot in command stands in the role of the air carrier and can decide whether to remove a passenger from a flight for safety reasons.

What age can you no longer be a pilot?

In the U.S., there are no FAA age limits for pilots except for commercial airline pilots employed by airlines certificated under 14 CFR Part 121. These airlines cannot employ pilots after they reach the age of 65. However, these pilots may stay on with a Part 121 carrier in some other role, such as flight engineer.

Can a student pilot fly above the clouds?

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, student pilots are not allowed to fly above a cloud layer without a ground reference. This is because it is essential for student pilots to maintain visual contact with the ground at all times during their training period.

How high can you fly without IFR?

Use of instrument flight rules is also required when flying in Class A airspace regardless of weather conditions. Class A airspace extends from 18,000 feet above mean sea level to flight level 600 (60,000 feet pressure altitude) above the contiguous 48 United States and overlying the waters within 12 miles thereof.