Originally Posted by
Bill Berson
I am still a bit confused about the limitations. 17 and 18 seem to contradict, See below.
As a Private pilot, do I need an instructors endorsement to solo a VTOL? Or do I need to go get another Student certificate?
17. The pilot in command of this aircraft must hold an appropriatecategory/class rating. If required, the pilot in command also must hold atype rating in accordance with FAR 61, or a letter of authorization issued byan FAA Flight Standards Operations Inspector.
NOTE: This limitation applies to any turbojet/turbofan-powered aircraft, anyaircraft with a maximum takeoff weight exceeding 12,500 , or anyother aircraft when deemed necessary.
18. The pilot in command of this aircraft must hold a pilot certificate or anauthorized instructor’s logbook endorsement. The pilot in command alsomust meet the requirements of FAR 61.31(e), (f), (g), (h), (i), and (j), asappropriate.