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Old 05-27-2014, 05:29 AM
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Originally Posted by koastrc
Doc, it appears the FAA is taking the same approach as other regulatory agencies. Boats for example. There are to basic types. Recreational and commercial. If a person is using a boat for anything but recreation. That vessel is commercial and has to obtain the correct permit or license to operate.
Except boats are done by the State. It is completely illegal for the FAA to do this when the craft is flying through non-navigable airspace.