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R-ATP FAR 61.160

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Can anyone explain FAR 61.160(e)? I have friend who meets the experience req. of 61.160(a) but does not have 250 hrs pic in an airplane (does have it in powered lift).  What does FAR 61.160(e) mean?

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  1. Wes Beard on Feb 07, 2014

    61.160(e) in regular English means you must meet the hours requirement of 61.159 except you can have a lower total pilot time and lower cross country time.

    Your friend needs 250 PIC time in an airplane and not powered lift to qualify. Reading section A again seems that he needs to be multi engine qualified in the armed service to take advantage of the rule.

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