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In the U.S. when do you need a pilot’s license?
I guess what I want to know is, say you own a 20,000 acre ranch in New Mexico or something and you have a helicopter. Are you allowed to fly it around your ranch without a license? If you can how high are you allowed to go?
I already looked up the different types of pilot licenses at the FAA but they did not mention the specific scenario I am speaking of, and I know about the ultralight aircraft not needing a license but I am thinking more along the lines of a helicopter, single engine biplane, or something like that.
Any information that isn’t readily mentioned on the FAA page regarding the issue would be greatly appreciated.
You are not allowed to operate a helicopter or airplane as pilot in command without a licence – period. Altitude is irrelevant – you’re not even allowed to take off and land again straight ahead on a long runway.
If you are a student you will need to be signed off by your instructor for solo flight every 90 days, and certain other conditions must be met depending on the flight to be conducted.
You’re looking in the wrong place – look under requirements for acting as Pilot in Command.
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