In a previous article, "Robert M. Gary" said:
2) The FAA's position is that the "solo" cross country must truely be
solo. Exceptions are made for pets.

Darn. So taking my wife to Chicago won't count, in spite of what a pet
she is.

3) You can't do much with the commercial ticket. You can work at a site
seeing operation or you can go after your CFI. You can also work for a
121/135 operation. Actually taking people places for money is very
different and requires 135.

I don't want to be a CFI - I am quite capable of scaring myself in an
airplane, I don't need a student pilot to do it for me.

6) Yes, if you are a non-citizen your first stop must be to register
with TSA. That paperwork will take a bit of time. AOPA has the best
info on this. Once you decide on a CFI or flight school you will need
to work with them because your TSA approval is LOCKED to them. If you
change CFIs or flight school you must reapply with TSA, get a new
background check, pay another $130 and reshow your passport. The CFI
and FBO must already be registered as a TSA training facility.

That sucks. That's almost enough incentive to go get my citizenship.


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