--- kind: "range" citation: "14 C.F.R. §§ 194.216–194.231" title: "14" from: "194.216" to: "194.231" count: 9 url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/14/194.216..194.231" --- # §194.216. Alternate aeronautical experience: Pilot-in-command flight time in a powered-lift for a commercial pilot certificate with a powered-lift category rating. - (a) **Pilot-in-command flight time in a powered-lift.** Notwithstanding the eligibility requirement specified in [§ 61.123(f)](/cfr/14/61.123.md?p=f) of this chapter, an applicant for a commercial pilot certificate with a powered-lift category rating under [§ 194.217](/cfr/14/194.217.md), [§ 194.219](/cfr/14/194.219.md), [§ 194.221](/cfr/14/194.221.md), or [§ 194.223](/cfr/14/194.223.md) may log 35 hours of pilot-in-command flight time in a powered-lift in lieu of the aeronautical experience requirement of [§ 61.129(e)(2)(i)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-2-i) of this chapter. - (b) **Use of full flight simulators.** In addition to the permitted credit for use of a full flight simulator in [§ 61.129(i)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=i) of this chapter, an applicant for a commercial pilot certificate with a powered-lift category rating may credit a maximum of 15 hours toward the 35 hours of pilot-in-command flight time requirement in [paragraph (a)](#a) of this section, provided— - (1) The aeronautical experience was obtained performing the duties of pilot-in-command in a Level C or higher full flight simulator that represents the powered-lift category; and - (2) **The full flight simulator sessions are conducted in accordance with—** - (i) For test pilots, instructor pilots, FAA test pilots, or FAA aviation safety inspectors under [§ 194.217](/cfr/14/194.217.md) or [§ 194.219](/cfr/14/194.219.md), as applicable, the manufacturer's proposed training curriculum; - (ii) For the initial cadre of instructors under [§ 194.221](/cfr/14/194.221.md), the manufacturer's training curriculum; or - (iii) For pilots under [§ 194.223](/cfr/14/194.223.md), an approved training program under part [135](/cfr/14/part135.md), [141](/cfr/14/part141.md), or 142 of this chapter. # §194.217. Test pilots, FAA test pilots, or aviation safety inspectors: Alternate aeronautical experience and logging requirements for a commercial pilot certificate with a powered-lift category rating. - (a) **General applicability.** An applicant for a commercial pilot certificate with a powered-lift category rating who is a test pilot for the manufacturer of an experimental powered-lift, an FAA test pilot, or an aviation safety inspector may satisfy the alternate aeronautical experience and logging requirements set forth in paragraphs [(b)](#b) and [(c)](#c) of this section, provided— - (1) The flights are conducted in an experimental powered-lift at the manufacturer; - (2) The applicant is authorized by the Administrator to act as pilot in command of the experimental powered-lift. - (b) **Alternate aeronautical experience requirements.** Notwithstanding the eligibility requirement specified in [§ 61.123(f)](/cfr/14/61.123.md?p=f) of this chapter, a test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector may meet the requirements in [paragraphs (b)(1) through (4)](#b-1..b-4) of this section in lieu of the aeronautical experience requirements of § [61.129(e)(3)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-3) and [(4)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-4) of this chapter. - (1) A test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector may receive 20 hours of flight training on the areas of operation listed in [§ 61.127(b)(5)](/cfr/14/61.127.md?p=b-5) of this chapter from an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of an experimental powered-lift in lieu of an authorized instructor, provided— - (i) The training is conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's proposed training curriculum in the experimental powered-lift; and - (ii) The test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector receives a logbook or training record endorsement from the instructor pilot certifying that the test pilot satisfactorily completed the training curriculum specified in [paragraph (b)(1)(i)](#b-1-i) of this section. - (2) A test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector may accomplish the practical test preparation requirements in [§ 61.129(e)(3)(iv)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-3-iv) of this chapter with a pilot who serves as an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of the experimental powered-lift. - (3) A test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector may satisfy the aeronautical experience requirement in [§ 61.129(e)(4)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-4) of this chapter by logging at least 10 hours of solo flight time under an endorsement from an instructor pilot or performing the duties of pilot-in-command in an experimental powered-lift with one of the following individuals onboard (which may be credited towards the flight time requirement in §§ [61.129(e)(2)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-2), and [(e)(2)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-2-ii) of this chapter and 194.216(a))— - (i) A test pilot for the manufacturer of the powered-lift who is authorized by the Administrator to act as pilot-in-command of the experimental powered-lift; or - (ii) An instructor pilot for the manufacturer of the powered-lift who is authorized by the Administrator to act as pilot-in-command of the experimental powered-lift. - (4) A test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector may satisfy the alternate requirements in [§ 194.233](/cfr/14/194.233.md) in lieu of the cross-country aeronautical experience requirements specified in § [61.129(e)(3)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-3-ii) and [(iii)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-3-iii) and [(e)(4)(i)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-4-i) of this chapter. - (c) **Alternate logging requirement.** Notwithstanding the logging requirements in [§ 61.51(e)(1)](/cfr/14/61.51.md?p=e-1) of this chapter, an applicant for a commercial pilot certificate with a powered-lift category rating may log pilot-in-command flight time for the purpose of satisfying the aeronautical experience requirements in §§ [61.129(e)(2)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-2-ii) and [194.216(a)](/cfr/14/194.216.md?p=a) of this chapter for flights when the pilot is the sole manipulator of the controls of an experimental powered-lift for which the pilot is not rated, provided— - (1) The test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector is acting as pilot-in-command of the experimental powered-lift in accordance with a letter of authorization issued by the Administrator; and - (2) The flight is conducted for the purpose of research and development or showing compliance with the regulations in this chapter in accordance with the experimental certificate issued to the powered-lift pursuant to [§ 21.191](/cfr/14/21.191.md) of this chapter. # §194.219. Instructor pilots: Alternate aeronautical experience and logging requirements for a commercial pilot certificate with a powered-lift category rating. - (a) **General applicability.** An applicant for a commercial pilot certificate with a powered-lift category rating who is an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of an experimental powered-lift may satisfy the alternate aeronautical experience and logging requirements set forth in paragraphs [(b)](#b) and [(c)](#c) of this section, provided— - (1) The flights are conducted in an experimental powered-lift at the manufacturer; and - (2) The applicant is authorized by the Administrator to act as pilot-in-command of the experimental powered-lift. - (b) **Alternate aeronautical experience requirements.** Notwithstanding the eligibility requirement specified in [§ 61.123(f)](/cfr/14/61.123.md?p=f) of this chapter, an instructor pilot may meet the requirements in [paragraphs (b)(1) through (4)](#b-1..b-4) of this section in lieu of the aeronautical experience requirements of § [61.129(e)(3)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-3) and [(4)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-4) of this chapter. - (1) An instructor pilot may meet the requirements of paragraphs [(b)(1)(i)](#b-1-i) and [(ii)](#b-1-ii) of this section in lieu of the 20 hours of training with an authorized instructor required by [§ 61.129(e)(3)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-3) of this chapter. - (i) The instructor pilot provided the manufacturer's proposed training curriculum to a test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector in the experimental powered-lift, which includes 20 hours of training on the areas of operation listed in [§ 61.127(b)(5)](/cfr/14/61.127.md?p=b-5) of this chapter; and - (ii) The instructor pilot receives a logbook or training record endorsement from a management official within the manufacturer's organization certifying that the instructor pilot provided the training specified in [paragraph (b)(1)(i)](#b-1-i) of this section. - (2) An instructor pilot may accomplish the practical test preparation requirements in [§ 61.129(e)(3)(iv)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-3-iv) of this chapter with a pilot who serves as an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of the experimental powered-lift. - (3) An instructor pilot may satisfy the aeronautical experience requirement in [§ 61.129(e)(4)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-4) of this chapter by logging at least 10 hours of solo flight time under an endorsement from another instructor pilot or performing the duties of pilot-in-command in an experimental powered-lift with one of the following individuals onboard (which may be credited towards the flight time requirement in §§ [61.129(e)(2)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-2), and [(e)(2)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-2-ii) of this chapter and 194.216(a))— - (i) A test pilot for the manufacturer of the powered-lift who is authorized by the Administrator to act as pilot-in-command of the experimental powered-lift; - (ii) Another instructor pilot for the manufacturer of the powered-lift who is authorized by the Administrator to act as pilot-in-command of the experimental powered-lift; or - (iii) **An FAA test pilot or aviation safety inspector.** - (4) An instructor pilot may satisfy the alternate requirements in [§ 194.233](/cfr/14/194.233.md) in lieu of the cross-country aeronautical experience requirements specified in § [61.129(e)(3)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-3-ii) and [(iii)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-3-iii) and [(e)(4)(i)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-4-i) of this chapter. - (c) **Alternate logging requirement.** Notwithstanding the logging requirements in [§ 61.51(e)(3)](/cfr/14/61.51.md?p=e-3) of this chapter, an applicant for a commercial pilot certificate with a powered-lift category rating may log pilot-in-command flight time for the purpose of satisfying the aeronautical experience requirements in [§§ 61.129(e)(2)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-2-ii) of this chapter and 194.216(a) for flights when the pilot is serving as an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of an experimental powered-lift for which the pilot is not rated, provided— - (1) The pilot is acting as pilot-in-command of the experimental powered-lift in accordance with a letter of authorization issued by the Administrator; and - (2) The flight is conducted for the purpose of crew training in accordance with the experimental certificate issued to the powered-lift pursuant to [§ 21.191](/cfr/14/21.191.md) of this chapter. # §194.221. Initial cadre of instructors: Alternate aeronautical experience and logging requirements for a commercial pilot certificate with a powered-lift category rating. - (a) **General applicability.** An applicant for a commercial pilot certificate with a powered-lift category rating may satisfy the alternate aeronautical experience and logging requirements set forth in paragraphs [(b)](#b) and [(c)](#c) of this section, provided— - (1) The applicant is authorized by the Administrator to serve as an initial check pilot, chief instructor, assistant chief instructor, or training center evaluator for the purpose of initiating training in a powered-lift under an approved training program under part [135](/cfr/14/part135.md), [141](/cfr/14/part141.md), or 142 of this chapter, as appropriate; and - (2) **The flights are conducted in type-certificated powered-lift at the manufacturer.** - (b) **Alternate aeronautical experience requirements.** Notwithstanding the eligibility requirement specified in [§ 61.123(f)](/cfr/14/61.123.md?p=f) of this chapter, an applicant may meet the requirements in [paragraphs (b)(1) through (4)](#b-1..b-4) of this section in lieu of the aeronautical experience requirements of § [61.129(e)(3)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-3) and [(4)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-4) of this chapter. - (1) An applicant may receive 20 hours of flight training on the areas of operation listed in [§ 61.127(b)(5)](/cfr/14/61.127.md?p=b-5) of this chapter from an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of the powered-lift in lieu of an authorized instructor, provided— - (i) The training is conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's training curriculum in the powered-lift; and - (ii) The applicant receives a logbook or training record endorsement from the instructor pilot certifying that the test pilot satisfactorily completed the training curriculum specified in [paragraph (b)(1)(i)](#b-1-i) of this section. - (2) An applicant may accomplish the practical test preparation requirements in [§ 61.129(e)(3)(iv)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-3-iv) of this chapter with a pilot who serves as an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of the powered-lift. - (3) An applicant may satisfy the aeronautical experience requirement in [§ 61.129(e)(4)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-4) of this chapter by logging at least 10 hours of solo flight time in a powered-lift under an endorsement from an instructor pilot or performing the duties of pilot-in-command in a powered-lift with a person onboard who serves as an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of the powered-lift (which may be credited towards the flight time requirement in § [61.129(e)(2)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-2) and [(e)(2)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-2-ii) of this chapter and 194.216(a)). - (4) An applicant may satisfy the alternate requirements in [§ 194.233](/cfr/14/194.233.md) in lieu of the cross-country aeronautical experience requirements specified in § [61.129(e)(3)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-3-ii) and [(iii)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-3-iii) and [(e)(4)(i)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-4-i) of this chapter. - (c) **Alternate logging requirements.** Notwithstanding the logging requirements in [§ 61.51(e)(1)](/cfr/14/61.51.md?p=e-1) of this chapter, an applicant for a commercial pilot certificate with a powered-lift category rating may log up to 25 hours of pilot-in-command flight time for the purpose of satisfying the aeronautical experience requirements in [§§ 61.129(e)(2)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-2-ii) of this chapter and 194.216(a) for flights when the pilot is the sole manipulator of the controls of a powered-lift for which the pilot is not rated, provided— - (1) The applicant is manipulating the controls of the powered-lift with a person onboard who serves as an instructor pilot for the manufacturer; - (2) The applicant is performing the duties of pilot-in-command; and - (3) The flight is conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's training curriculum for the powered-lift. # §194.223. Pilots receiving training under an approved training program: Alternate requirements for a commercial pilot certificate with a powered-lift category rating. - (a) **General applicability.** An applicant for a commercial pilot certificate with a powered-lift category rating may satisfy the alternate requirements set forth in [paragraphs (b) through (d)](#b..d) of this section, provided the applicant is receiving training under an approved training program under part [135](/cfr/14/part135.md), [141](/cfr/14/part141.md), or 142 of this chapter for the purpose of obtaining a powered-lift category rating. - (b) **Alternate aeronautical experience requirements.** An applicant may satisfy the alternate requirements in [§ 194.233](/cfr/14/194.233.md) in lieu of the cross-country aeronautical experience requirements specified in § [61.129(e)(3)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-3-ii) and [(iii)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-3-iii) and [(e)(4)(i)](/cfr/14/61.129.md?p=e-4-i) of this chapter. - (c) **Alternate logging requirement.** Notwithstanding the logging requirements in [§ 61.51(e)(1)](/cfr/14/61.51.md?p=e-1) of this chapter, an applicant for a commercial pilot certificate with a powered-lift category rating may log up to 25 hours of pilot-in-command time towards the aeronautical experience requirement in [§ 194.216(a)](/cfr/14/194.216.md?p=a) for flights when the applicant is the sole manipulator of the controls of a powered-lift for which the pilot is not rated, provided— - (1) The applicant is manipulating the controls of the powered-lift with an authorized instructor onboard; - (2) The applicant is performing the duties of pilot-in-command; and - (3) The flight is conducted in accordance with an approved training program under part [135](/cfr/14/part135.md), [141](/cfr/14/part141.md), or 142 of this chapter. # §194.225. Test pilots, FAA test pilots, and aviation safety inspectors: Alternate aeronautical experience and logging requirements for an instrument-powered-lift rating. - (a) **General applicability.** An applicant for an instrument-powered-lift rating who is test pilot for the manufacturer of an experimental powered-lift, an FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector may satisfy the alternate aeronautical experience and logging requirements set forth in paragraphs [(b)](#b) and [(c)](#c) of this section, provided— - (1) The flights are conducted in an experimental powered-lift at the manufacturer; and - (2) The applicant is authorized by the Administrator to act as pilot-in-command of the experimental powered-lift. - (b) **Alternate aeronautical experience requirements.** A test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector may meet the aeronautical experience requirements of [paragraphs (b)(1) through (4)](#b-1..b-4) of this section in lieu of the aeronautical experience requirements of [§ 61.65(f)(2)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-2) of this chapter. - (1) Notwithstanding the eligibility requirement in [§ 61.65(a)(5)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=a-5) of this chapter, a test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector may receive 15 hours of instrument training on the areas of operation listed in [§ 61.65(c)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=c) of this chapter from an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of an experimental powered-lift in lieu of an authorized instructor, provided— - (i) The training is conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's proposed training curriculum in the experimental powered-lift; and - (ii) The test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector receives a logbook or training record endorsement from the instructor pilot certifying that the applicant satisfactorily completed the training curriculum specified in [paragraph (b)(1)(i)](#b-1-i) of this section. - (2) A test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector may accomplish the practical test preparation requirements in [§ 61.65(f)(2)(i)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-2-i) of this chapter with an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of the experimental powered-lift. - (3) A test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector may accomplish the cross-country flight specified in [§ 61.65(f)(2)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-2-ii) of this chapter for an instrument-powered-lift rating without an authorized instructor, provided the test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector— - (i) Completes the cross-country flight specified in [§ 61.65(f)(2)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-2-ii) of this chapter with a pilot who serves as an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of the experimental powered-lift; and - (ii) Obtains a logbook or training record endorsement from the instructor pilot certifying that the person completed the cross-country flight. - (4) A test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector may satisfy the alternate requirements in [§ 194.235](/cfr/14/194.235.md) in lieu of the cross-country aeronautical experience requirements specified in [§ 61.65(f)(2)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-2-ii) of this chapter. - (c) **Alternate logging requirement.** Notwithstanding the logging requirements in [§ 61.51(e)(1)](/cfr/14/61.51.md?p=e-1) of this chapter, a test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector may log pilot-in-command flight time for the purpose of satisfying the 10-hour cross-country requirement in [§ 61.65(f)(1)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-1) of this chapter for flights when the pilot is the sole manipulator of the controls of an experimental powered-lift for which the pilot is not rated, provided— - (1) The test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector is acting as pilot-in-command of the experimental powered-lift in accordance with a letter of authorization issued by the Administrator; and - (2) The flight is conducted for the purpose of research and development or showing compliance with the regulations in this chapter in accordance with the experimental certificate issued to the powered-lift pursuant to [§ 21.191](/cfr/14/21.191.md) of this chapter. # §194.227. Instructor pilots: Alternate aeronautical experience and logging requirements for an instrument-powered-lift rating. - (a) **General applicability.** An applicant for an instrument-powered-lift rating who is an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of an experimental powered-lift may satisfy the alternate aeronautical experience and logging requirements set forth in paragraphs [(b)](#b) and [(c)](#c) of this section, provided— - (1) The flights are conducted in an experimental powered-lift at the manufacturer; and - (2) The applicant is authorized by the Administrator to act as pilot-in-command of the experimental powered-lift. - (b) **Alternate aeronautical experience requirements.** An instructor pilot may meet the aeronautical experience requirements of [paragraphs (b)(1) through (4)](#b-1..b-4) of this section in lieu of the aeronautical experience requirements of [§ 61.65(f)(2)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-2) of this chapter. - (1) Notwithstanding the eligibility requirement in [§ 61.65(a)(5)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=a-5) of this chapter, an instructor pilot may meet the requirements of paragraphs [(b)(1)(i)](#b-1-i) and [(ii)](#b-1-ii) of this section in lieu of the 15 hours of training with an authorized instructor required by [§ 61.65(f)(2)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-2) of this chapter. - (i) The instructor pilot provided the manufacturer's proposed training curriculum to a test pilot, FAA test pilot, or aviation safety inspector in the experimental powered-lift, which includes 15 hours of training on the areas of operation listed in [§ 61.65(c)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=c) of this chapter; and - (ii) The instructor pilot receives a logbook or training record endorsement from a management official within the manufacturer's organization certifying that the instructor pilot provided the training specified in [paragraph (b)(1)(i)](#b-1-i) of this section. - (2) An instructor pilot may accomplish the practical test preparation requirements in [§ 61.65(f)(2)(i)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-2-i) of this chapter with another pilot who serves as an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of the experimental powered-lift. - (3) An instructor pilot may accomplish the cross-country flight specified in [§ 61.65(f)(2)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-2-ii) of this chapter for an instrument-powered-lift rating without an authorized instructor, provided the instructor pilot— - (i) Completes the cross-country flight specified in [§ 61.65(f)(2)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-2-ii) of this chapter with another pilot who serves as an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of the experimental powered-lift; and - (ii) Obtains a logbook or training record endorsement from the instructor pilot certifying that the person completed the cross-country flight. - (4) An instructor pilot may satisfy the alternate requirements in [§ 194.235](/cfr/14/194.235.md) in lieu of the cross-country aeronautical experience requirements specified in [§ 61.65(f)(2)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-2-ii) of this chapter. - (c) **Alternate logging requirement.** Notwithstanding the logging requirements in [§ 61.51(e)(3)](/cfr/14/61.51.md?p=e-3) of this chapter, an instructor pilot may log pilot-in-command flight time for the purpose of satisfying the 10-hour cross-country requirement in [§ 61.65(f)(1)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-1) of this chapter for flights when the pilot is serving as an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of an experimental powered-lift for which the pilot is not rated, provided the pilot— - (1) Is acting as pilot-in-command of the experimental powered-lift in accordance with a letter of authorization issued by the Administrator; and - (2) The flight is conducted for the purpose of crew training in accordance with the experimental certificate issued to the powered-lift pursuant to [§ 21.191](/cfr/14/21.191.md) of this chapter. # §194.229. Initial cadre of instructors: Alternate aeronautical experience and logging requirements for an instrument-powered-lift rating. - (a) **General applicability.** An applicant for an instrument-powered-lift rating may satisfy the alternate aeronautical experience and logging requirements set forth in paragraphs [(b)](#b) and [(c)](#c) of this section, provided— - (1) The applicant is authorized by the Administrator to serve as an initial check pilot, chief instructor, assistant chief instructor, or training center evaluator for the purpose of initiating training in a powered-lift under an approved training program under part [135](/cfr/14/part135.md), [141](/cfr/14/part141.md), or 142 of this chapter, as appropriate; and - (2) **The flights are conducted in type-certificated powered-lift at the manufacturer.** - (b) **Alternate aeronautical experience requirements.** Notwithstanding the instrument rating requirements of [§ 61.65](/cfr/14/61.65.md) of this chapter, an applicant may meet the requirements in [paragraphs (b)(1) through (4)](#b-1..b-4) of this section in lieu of the aeronautical experience requirements of [§ 61.65(f)(2)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-2) of this chapter. - (1) Notwithstanding the eligibility requirement in [§ 61.65(a)(5)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=a-5) of this chapter, an applicant may receive 15 hours of instrument training on the areas of operation listed in [§ 61.65(c)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=c) of this chapter from an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of a powered-lift in lieu of an authorized instructor, provided— - (i) The training is conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's training curriculum in the powered-lift; and - (ii) The applicant receives a logbook or training record endorsement from the instructor pilot certifying that the applicant satisfactorily completed the training curriculum specified in [paragraph (b)(1)(i)](#b-1-i) of this section. - (2) An applicant may accomplish the practical test preparation requirements in [§ 61.65(f)(2)(i)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-2-i) of this chapter with a pilot who serves as an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of the powered-lift. - (3) An applicant may accomplish the cross-country flight specified in [§ 61.65(f)(2)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-2-ii) of this chapter for an instrument-powered-lift rating without an authorized instructor, provided the applicant— - (i) Completes the cross-country flight specified in [§ 61.65(f)(2)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-2-ii) of this chapter with a pilot who serves as an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of the powered-lift; and - (ii) Obtains a logbook or training record endorsement from the instructor pilot certifying that the person completed the cross-country flight. - (4) An applicant may satisfy the alternate requirements in [§ 194.235](/cfr/14/194.235.md) in lieu of the cross-country aeronautical experience requirements specified in [§ 61.65(f)(2)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-2-ii) of this chapter. - (c) **Alternate logging requirement.** Notwithstanding the logging requirements in [§ 61.51(e)(1)](/cfr/14/61.51.md?p=e-1) of this chapter, an applicant for an instrument-powered-lift rating may log pilot-in-command flight time for the purpose of satisfying the 10-hour cross-country requirement in [§ 61.65(f)(1)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-1) of this chapter for flights when the applicant is the sole manipulator of the controls of a powered-lift for which the pilot is not rated, provided— - (1) The applicant is manipulating the controls of the powered-lift with a person onboard who serves as an instructor pilot for the manufacturer; - (2) The applicant is performing the duties of pilot-in-command; and - (3) The flight is conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's training curriculum for the powered-lift. # §194.231. Pilots receiving training under an approved training program: Alternate requirements for an instrument-powered-lift rating. - (a) **General applicability.** An applicant for an instrument-powered-lift rating may satisfy the alternate requirements set forth in paragraphs [(b)](#b) and [(c)](#c) of this section, provided the applicant is receiving training under an approved training program under part [135](/cfr/14/part135.md), [141](/cfr/14/part141.md), or 142 of this chapter for the purpose of obtaining an instrument-powered-lift rating. - (b) **Alternate aeronautical experience requirements.** An applicant may satisfy the alternate requirements in [§ 194.235](/cfr/14/194.235.md) in lieu of the cross-country aeronautical experience requirements specified in [§ 61.65(f)(2)(ii)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-2-ii) of this chapter. - (c) **Use of full flight simulators.** In addition to the permitted credit for use of a full flight simulator in [§ 61.65(h)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=h) of this chapter, an applicant for an instrument-powered-lift rating may credit a maximum of 4 hours toward the aeronautical experience requirement in [§ 61.65(f)(1)](/cfr/14/61.65.md?p=f-1) of this chapter that requires 10 hours of cross-country time in a powered-lift, provided— - (1) The aeronautical experience was obtained performing the duties of pilot-in-command during a simulated cross-country flight in a Level C or higher full flight simulator that represents the powered-lift category; - (2) The cross-country flight includes the performance of instrument procedures under simulated instrument conditions; and - (3) The sessions are conducted in accordance with an approved training program under part [135](/cfr/14/part135.md), [141](/cfr/14/part141.md), or 142 of this chapter.