On Sat, 02 Apr 2005 02:40:46 GMT, UltraJohn wrote:

Ron Wanttaja wrote:

On Sat, 02 Apr 2005 01:48:58 GMT, "Vaughn"
wrote:

Actually, SpaceShip One takes a glider rating. Don't know about the
space
shuttle.

Government-owned vehicle...no FAA license required.

UHHHH I think you mean military vehicle. Government vehicles still need
license (both plane and pilot!).

As far as I know, "public use" aircraft (and their pilots) are exempt from the
FAA requirements. Agency *policy* may require pilots and aircraft to hold
appropriate FAA documents, but policies can be altered.

Back when the Shuttle was first launched, I seem to recall something about the
FAA ruling that it had no jurisdiction in such a case...basically, transitory
use of the airspace. NOTAM it, and they were satisfied.

But who knows....

Ron Wanttaja