Definitions.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

For the purpose of this subchapter, the term— (1) Whether there was a holding out to the public of willingness to conduct a sightseeing flight for compensation or hire; (2) Whether the person offering the flight provided a narrative that referred to areas or points of interest on the surface below the route of the flight; (3) The area of operation; (4) How often the person offering the flight conducts such flights; (5) The route of flight; (6) The inclusion of sightseeing flights as part of any travel arrangement package; (7) Whether the flight in question would have been canceled based on poor visibility of the surface below the route of the flight; and (8) Any other factors that the FAA considers appropriate. (1) Rotorcraft; or (2) Airplanes or powered-lift that: (i) Are not turbojet-powered; (ii) Have a maximum passenger-seat configuration of 9 seats or less, excluding each crewmember seat; and (iii) Have a maximum payload capacity of 7,500 pounds or less. (1) Airplanes or powered-lift that: (i) Are turbojet-powered; (ii) Have a passenger-seat configuration of more than 9 passenger seats, excluding each crewmember seat; or (iii) Have a payload capacity of more than 7,500 pounds. (2) Locations: (i) Between any points within the 48 contiguous States of the United States or the District of Columbia; or (ii) Operations solely within the 48 contiguous States of the United States or the District of Columbia; or (iii) Operations entirely within any State, territory, or possession

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 110.2