It isn't necessary, provided that you don't mind being turned back.
But it is a low cost, sensible piece of insurance against getting turned
back. So what's to think about? I have to go through lots of hoops
going the other direction - and I just do it. Why risk getting turned
back? These are paranoid times that we live in!

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Tony Roberts
PP-ASEL
VFR OTT
Night
Almost Instrument
Cessna 172H C-GICE

In article ,
Andrew Sarangan wrote:

If the pilot is not the owner of the airplane, AOPA's website recommends
carrying a notarized letter from the owner or club authorizing the flight.
Everyone I spoke to has never heard of this requirement. Since a club
member is actually a part owner, is the letter still necessary? I would
appreciate comments on this. Thanks.