as others have stated... 61.31(d)(3) is the paragraph used to solo flying of
power rated pilots working to get their glider rating.. it is an
"authorization to act as PIC in an aircraft that he does not hold the
appropriate category or class rating.

reference is AC61-65E, Appendix 1, published 11/29/2005, item 62

see also, 61.63(b) and 61.63 (c) for endorsements for recommendation to take
the practical test

BT


"Peter Duniho" wrote in message
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"Jim Macklin" wrote in message
news:QCZ2g.7750$ZW3.3692@dukeread04...
I had an Air Force KC 135 command pilot come to me to get a
CFI. His ratings at the time were ATP MEL Boeing 707. He
had not single-engine rating.
[lengthy narrative snipped]

Your own personal experience does not constitute rule-making.

Under what rule was that pilot allowed to fly solo without the necessary
category and class rating? On what Student Pilot certificate did you make
the required solo endorsement?