FAA regulations for private flyers explained: Part 91 vs Part 135, crew duty rules, pilot authority and what they mean for your flight.
Most private jet passengers assume the person serving drinks is FAA-certified safety crew. On aircraft with 19 or fewer seats, that’s often not true, and the difference matters more than you’d think.
Not every private flight follows the same FAA rulebook. Here’s what separates Part 91 owner-flown operations from Part 135 charter, and why the difference matters more than most flyers realize.
The FAA has initiated the first steps toward establishing a regulatory framework that could open U.S. skies to supersonic civil flight over land. For private aviation, this isn’t just regulatory housekeeping. It’s the opening of a door that could cut domestic flight times in half.
That moment of crew silence before takeoff isn’t a mood shift. It’s one of the most important safety protocols in private aviation. Here’s what the Sterile Cockpit Rule actually requires and why it matters for every flight you take.
The pilot’s legal authority over your flight is absolute, regardless of who owns the aircraft or what the schedule demands. Understanding Pilot-In-Command authority is essential knowledge for anyone who flies private.
