§61.9. Inapplicability of simplified flight controls aircraft experience credit.
14 C.F.R. § 61.9
Notwithstanding the requirements specified in § 61.51(c), any pilot time acquired while operating an airplane or helicopter with a simplified flight controls designation may not be used to satisfy the following aeronautical experience requirements for a private, commercial, or airline transport pilot certificate, except for private pilot applicants who present an aircraft with the simplified flight controls designation to conduct the practical test—
The solo flight time requirements in § 61.109(a)(5) or (c)(4);
The PIC flight time requirements in § 61.129(a)(2)(i) and (c)(2)(i);
The PIC flight time requirements in § 61.159(a)(5); and
The PIC flight time requirements in § 61.161(a)(3).
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[Docket FAA-2023-1377, Amdt. 61-159, 90 FR 35211, July 24, 2025]
Authority
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 40113, 44701-44703, 44707, 44709-44711, 44729, 44903, 45102-45103, 45301-45302.
Source
Source: Docket 25910, 62 FR 16298, Apr. 4, 1997, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[Docket FAA-2023-1377, Amdt. 61-159, 90 FR 35211, July 24, 2025]