Doug wrote:

One of my students asked me if it is legal to let a friend fly his
plane. Student is legal PIC, not an instructor and the plane has dual
controls, his friend is an adult, but no license. But I have to admit,
although I don't know of any specific prohibition on this, I'm not sure
if I should tell him its legal or not (I told him I'd research it and
get back to him. In the meantime he is supposed to read the FARS and
see if he can find out for himself).

Anyone know for sure?


Last I knew, primary students couldn't carry passengers. If your
student is an instrument student with a private license (I'm assuming
this is a reasonably assumption given this ng), then sure he can let a
friend handle the controls.

Matt