14 CFR · Part 61
14 CFR § 61.9
Inapplicability of simplified flight controls aircraft experience credit.
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).
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