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On #4, the FAA actually has multiple levels of safety. Small airplanes, including even some small jets, are certified to part 23 standards. Airliners are certif
by asdfadsfgfdda 7y ago
On #4, the FAA actually has multiple levels of safety. Small airplanes, including even some small jets, are certified to part 23 standards. Airliners are certified to part 25 standards, which are more stringent.
Even operationally, a part 121 operator (schedule airline) has the strictest requirements, followed by a part 135 operator (on-demand charter), followed by a part 91 (private, not for hire).
- 83 7y agoYou didnt even mention the experimental/ultralight folks which is pretty much a free for all. Though they cant flyover populated areas.
- redis_mlc 7y agoThose are not allowed to be used in commercial operations.
- marcosdumay 7y agoAn air-taxi would be 135 by definition. It's easier than 121 but not that much easier. But if the taxis do not require pilots (perfectly reasonable for air travel) and electric engines do require much less maintenance, satisfying 135 regulations can become easier than satisfying 91 with normal planes. Disruption is done by increasing the quality of your equipment. It's perfectly viable, although it has to follow a slow certification schedule.
- redis_mlc 7y ago> On #4, the FAA actually has multiple levels of safety. No, you're misinformed. From an operating standpoint, when you carry more than 10 pax, all operators are treated like an airline. There are different Parts but the end effect is the same for 121 and 135: https://www.avweb.com/features/full-text-of-the-faas-new-one-level-of-safety-rules/ https://www.avweb.com/features/full-text-of-the-faas-new-one... "One level of safety" is an FAA term, and describes their philosophy when there are paying passengers.