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GENERAL AVIATION

What Planes Can You Fly Without a Pilot License?

It is a commonly known fact that you need a pilot’s license in order to fly airplanes. However, what is not as commonly known is that not all aircraft require a license to fly. Indeed, unbeknownst to most people, there are certain aircraft that you are allowed to fly, without first obtaining a pilot license. […]

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GENERAL AVIATION

Can pilots let passengers fly the airplane?

Let’s say you’ve got your private pilot license, or even your commercial pilot license, and you are bringing a passenger, who is sitting in the front seat alongside you. Let’s say, just for the fun of it, you would like to give your passenger a taste of what it is like to fly an airplane. […]

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