Yes, a Part 107 pilot may be contracted by a public safety entity to fly under Part 107 as far as the FAA is concerned.  Their policies on hiring 3rd parties would be up to them, of course.  It is important to understand that the same Part 107 rules apply to public safety as they do to the general public.

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Yes, you can get both a Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107) or a COA to operate as a public aircraft operator (Part 91).  However, you just cannot operate as both at the same time as they have different requirements for each type of operations.

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No, you do not need a pilot certificate (license) to fly ultralight vehicles. However, ultralight vehicles are subject to FAA's rules in 14 CFR 103.

Yes, you must be a U.S. citizen to get an FAA license to operate as a direct air carrier, and to conduct any commercial passenger or cargo aircraft operations for compensation or hire. For more information, see Regulation 14 CFR Part 119.33.

No, Part 107 would not apply to operations conducted indoors. FAA rules and regulations apply to operations conducted outdoors in the National Airspace System (NAS).

A public agency is allowed to operate under the COA as a public aircraft operator to conduct training exercises as a component/tool of the exercise. 

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The FAA does not maintain a list of acceptable medications.  Pilot performance is affected by both the underlying medical condition(s) and medication (s); we must consider both in individual cases.

You should consult with your FAA Regional Flight Surgeon or designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) to determine if your condition or treatment precludes flying.  You can find contact information for your Regional Flight Surgeon or your AME  on our website.

You may not fly if you are taking any of these types of medications.  If you aren't sure whether your medication falls into one of these categories, you should check with your AME:

• Tranquilizers, such as but not limited to Valium, Librium, Ativan
• Most antidepressants. PLEASE NOTE:  According to new FAA policy announced in the Federal Register on April 5, 2010, some conditions and medications are acceptable. Please see the Federal Register Announcement  for the requirements to qualify for a special issuance authorization (waiver).
• Opiates, such as Morphine, Codeine, Lortab, Percodan, Oxycontin
• Muscle relaxants, such as Soma, Sonata, Flexeril
• Anicholinergics, such as Levsin, Bnetyl, Transderm Scop
• Sedating antihistamines, such as Benadryl, Chlorpheniramine, Zyrtec
• Antipsychotics, such as Mellaril, Thorazine, Haldol
• Over-the-counter active dietary supplements, such as Kava-Kava, Valerian

You can also find helpful information in our brochure "Medication and Flying".

The FAA does not require the use of CRS's on commercial airplanes. However, the FAA strongly recommends the use of CRS's or an alternative FAA-approved device based on a child's weight. 

You can find more information about flying with children on our website.

Testing of appliances outside of restricted airspace is a challenge. I suggest you look up some current waivers and speak to those who obtained the BVLOS waivers.  Many of the successful waiver applicants use a chase aircraft or multiple visual observers.

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As far as the flight rules are concerned, when flying as a public aircraft, the Remote Pilot in Command (RPIC) is responsible (See 91.3(b)).  When flying as a civil aircraft, the RPIC is responsible (See 107.19).  When flying as a contractor to a public entity, refer to Advisory Circular 00-1.1B, Public Aircraft Operations, which provides information about the process you must go through to get public aircraft status given to you by the entity.  The RPIC and responsible person are responsible for compliance with the flight rules to ensure everyone's safety.

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You can write:

Aerospace Medical Certification Division, AAM-300
Federal Aviation Administration
Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
P.O. Box 25082
Oklahoma City, OK 73125

You must include your legal name and your date of birth.

You can call (405) 954-4821

You can also contact the Regional Flight Surgeons' offices.

You can search for names of FAA certificated pilots and mechanics on our Airmen Inquiry Site.

If you don’t have enough information to conduct a search, contact your local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO).

The Privacy Act limits the amount of information that may be publicly released.

You can search for names of FAA-certificated pilots and mechanics on our Airmen Inquiry Site.

If you don’t have enough information to conduct a search, contact your local Flight Standards District Office (FSDO).

The Privacy Act limits the amount of information that may be publicly released.

You can find information to replace your lost or destroyed knowledge test report on our website.

For additional information, please email our Civil Aviation Registry.

Under the Small UAS Rule (part 107), operators must pass an aeronautical knowledge test to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate. This test will quiz prospective operators on how to use aeronautical charts to determine airspace classifications.

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Waivers are special permissions the FAA issues to authorize certain types of UAS or drone operations not covered under the Part 107 rule. Learn more about applying for waivers to Part 107.

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You can find regulations for agriculture aircraft operations (14 CFR Part 137) on the Government Printing Office's Electronic Code of Federal Regulations.  Be sure to select Part 137.

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has a book available on choosing your flight instructor and flight school. The International Deaf Pilots Association (IDPA) has information regarding flight instructors who know how to sign. Generally speaking, you should visit the location to observe the professionalism of the school. You will need to discuss your particular degree of hearing impairment with the flight instructor and establish how to communicate best with each other. Have the flight instructor you select contact the IDPA for additional advice and assistance.

You can search for your nearest FSDO on our website.  You can contact them for:

• Low-flying aircraft
• Accident Reporting
• Air carrier certification and operations
• Aircraft maintenance
• Aircraft operational issues
• Aircraft permits
• Airmen certification (licensing) for pilots, mechanics, repairmen, dispatchers, and parachute riggers
• Certification and modification issues
• Enforcement of Airmen & Aircraft Regulations