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foresterpoole
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Re: private pilot privileges

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Also covered under § 119.1 if I'm reading correctly. This would exempt certain activities (listed) from applying parts 129, 133, 137, or 139. As I said I'm not a lawyer, in fact from our lawyers point of view this has been interpreted different ways multiple times by different FSDO offices. I'd consult a lawyer and the local FSDO, but it looks possible....
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Re: private pilot privileges

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I really think you’re fishing.

The governing FAR:

§ 61.113 Private pilot privileges and limitations: Pilot in command.
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (h) of this section, no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an aircraft.


Seems clear. Read b through h for narrow exceptions.

Which do not cover me getting paid to ferry a plane. Stipulated I am a Commercial Pilot, but to my knowledge, without at least a Class 2 Medical I cannot exercise Commercial privileges.

Again do, I would love for you to prove me wrong - it would open up opportunities for me to earn some extra income.
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Re: private pilot privileges

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FastEddieB wrote:Which do not cover me getting paid to ferry a plane. Stipulated I am a Commercial Pilot, but to my knowledge, without at least a Class 2 Medical I cannot exercise Commercial privileges.
That is correct. Your pilot privileges is limited based on the level of medical certification you hold. Even if you were ferrying a LSA for hire you would need a second class medical.
Sorry I couldn't resist.
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