14 CFR · Part 61

14 CFR § 61.9

Inapplicability of simplified flight controls aircraft experience credit.

This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.

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—

(a)

The solo flight time requirements in § 61.109(a)(5) or (c)(4);

(b)

The PIC flight time requirements in § 61.129(a)(2)(i) and (c)(2)(i);

(c)

The PIC flight time requirements in § 61.159(a)(5); and

(d)

The PIC flight time requirements in § 61.161(a)(3).

Reflects the eCFR edition current as of July 6, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 17, 2026.