601XL Builder wrote:
Mxsmanic wrote:
RK Henry writes:

1. In FARs part 1.1, Definitions, "Operate" is defined:

"Operate, with respect to aircraft, means use, cause to use or
authorize to use aircraft, for the purpose (except as provided in
§91.13 of this chapter) of air navigation including the piloting of
aircraft, with or without the right of legal control (as owner,
lessee, or otherwise)."

I don't see the word "engine" anywhere in the quoted text--again.

It's best to read what regulations say, and not try to guess what
you'd like them to mean. Legal documents are generally explicit;
imagination is neither required nor recommended.

If you're planning on using the airplane for flying, I'd interpret
that as beginning with the moment you turn the key 'til the airplane
is back in the hangar.

So it's your interpretation; it's not written in the regulations.



You are such a little cock wad. If you are starting the aircraft to fly
you are operating the aircraft.

Personally, I think we should point him in the direction of the FAA. As
much as I hate to defend them, I think that they'd love to hear that
this particular reasonably well written reg is open to interpretation.