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He probably didn't tell you the whole story. Of course, if one has learned to fly, one can. And a license is just paperwork. But there is more to flying, like
by sugarkjube 3y ago
He probably didn't tell you the whole story.
Of course, if one has learned to fly, one can. And a license is just paperwork. But there is more to flying, like getting an aircraft, and getting insurance. Want to rent an aircraft? you'll not only need a license but also a check out. You don't always have to show your license, but sometimes they do ask. Also no license, means no insurance.
- travisjungroth 3y agoI was a pilot and have personally known about situations such as these, in detail. It happens. They don’t rent airplanes, they buy them. Sellers usually don’t check licenses. They don’t get insurance. If you don’t get ramp checked (random FAA check of pilot) or crash, there’s no reason it will get checked.
- grepfru_it 3y agoYou do not need a license for liability insurance. Liability insurance does not cover the pilot