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FAR DECODED — GLOSSARY

Aeronautical experience

Defined in 14 CFR § 61.1
Title 14 CFR › Glossary › Aeronautical experience

Definition

Aeronautical experience means pilot time obtained in an aircraft, flight simulator, or flight training device for meeting the appropriate training and flight time requirements for an airman certificate, rating, flight review, or recency of flight experience requirements of this part.

Source: 14 CFR § 61.1 (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).

Where This Term Is Used

  • 14 CFR § 61.313 — § 61.313 — Aeronautical Experience Requirements for a Sport Pilot Certificate
  • 14 CFR § 61.411 — § 61.411 — Aeronautical Experience Requirements for a Sport Pilot Instructor
  • 14 CFR § 61.52 — § 61.52 — Use of Aeronautical Experience Obtained in Ultralight Vehicles
  • 14 CFR § 61.129 — § 61.129 — Aeronautical Experience: Commercial Pilots
  • 14 CFR § 61.159 — § 61.159 — Aeronautical Experience: Airplane Category Rating (Multiengine)
  • 14 CFR § 61.161 — § 61.161 — Aeronautical Experience: Airplane Category Rating (Single-Engine)
  • 14 CFR § 61.163 — § 61.163 — Aeronautical Experience: Rotorcraft Category Rating
  • 14 CFR § 61.99 — § 61.99 — Aeronautical Experience (Recreational Pilot)
  • 14 CFR § 61.109 — § 61.109 — Aeronautical Experience (Private Pilot)
  • 14 CFR § 61.51 — § 61.51 — Pilot Logbooks

10 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.

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