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Pilot certificates and privilegesQuestion 31 of 934

A student pilot plans a flight with a friend on board. May the student act as pilot in command?

  1. Yes, on a local flight in the daytime
  2. Yes, if the friend holds a pilot certificate
  3. No, not with a passenger on board
  4. Yes, if the instructor endorses the logbook for passengers
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Correct answer: No, not with a passenger on board

A student pilot may not act as pilot in command of an aircraft that carries a passenger.

Source: 14 CFR Part 61, § 61.89 General limitations.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026