Definition
MODEL AIRCRAFT
An unmanned aircraft that is: (1) capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere; (2) flown within visual line of sight of the person operating the aircraft; and (3) flown for hobby or recreational purposes.
Source: FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary (verbatim from the Federal Aviation Regulations).
Where This Term Is Used
- 14 CFR § 91.1109 — § 91.1109 Aircraft maintenance: Inspection program.
- 14 CFR § 91.326 — § 91.326 Exception to operating certain aircraft for the purposes of flight training, flightcrew member checking, or flightcrew member testing.
- 14 CFR § 91.611 — § 91.611 Authorization for ferry flight with one engine inoperative.
- 14 CFR § 91.409 — § 91.409 Inspections.
- 14 CFR § 91.1715 — § 91.1715 Currency requirements and flight review.
- 14 CFR § 91.1505 — § 91.1505 Repairs assessment for pressurized fuselages.
- 14 CFR § 91.1507 — § 91.1507 Fuel tank system inspection program.
- 14 CFR § 91.1705 — § 91.1705 Required pilot training.
- 14 CFR § 91.1083 — § 91.1083 Crewmember emergency training.
- 14 CFR § 91.1055 — § 91.1055 Pilot operating limitations and pairing requirement.
- 14 CFR § 91.1065 — § 91.1065 Initial and recurrent pilot testing requirements.
- 14 CFR § 91.818 — § 91.818 Special flight authorization to exceed Mach 1.
- 14 CFR § 91.413 — § 91.413 ATC transponder tests and inspections.
- 14 CFR § 91.207 — § 91.207 Emergency locator transmitters.
- 14 CFR § 91.147 — § 91.147 Passenger-carrying flights for compensation or hire.
- 14 CFR § 91.109 — § 91.109 Flight instruction; Simulated instrument flight and certain flight tests.
16 sections reference this term in their FAR Decoded content.