§ 1-4-5. Pilot’s license required.
No person shall operate any civil aircraft within this state unless that person is the holder of an effective pilot’s license, permit, or certificate issued by the government of the United States. This restriction shall not apply to any person operating any aircraft licensed by a foreign country with which the United States has a reciprocal agreement covering the operation of licensed aircraft, nor to persons operating model aircraft, nor to any person piloting an aircraft that is equipped with fully functioning dual controls when a certified instructor is in full charge of one set of those controls. No person shall operate any civil aircraft in this state in violation of any term, specification, or limitation of his or her pilot’s license, permit, or certificate.
History of Section.P.L. 1940, ch. 851, § 5; G.L. 1956, § 1-4-5.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 1-4 - Uniform Aeronautical Regulatory Act
Section 1-4-3. - Liability of owner for injuries caused by aircraft.
Section 1-4-3.1. - Notification and reporting of aircraft accidents.
Section 1-4-4. - Federal registration required.
Section 1-4-5. - Pilot’s license required.
Section 1-4-6. - State registration of federal certificates.
Section 1-4-7. - Carrying and posting of license and certificate — Evidence of nonissuance.
Section 1-4-8. - Duties of director.
Section 1-4-9. - Jurisdiction of director.
Section 1-4-10. - Rules and regulations.
Section 1-4-10.1. - Air traffic rules.
Section 1-4-10.2. - Prohibitions.
Section 1-4-10.3. - Abandoned aircraft.
Section 1-4-11. - Posting, notice, and filing of rules, regulations, and orders.
Section 1-4-12. - Investigations and hearings — Subpoena powers.
Section 1-4-14. - Enforcement — Cooperation of public agencies.
Section 1-4-15. - Reasons for orders — Closing of facilities — Inspection powers.
Section 1-4-16. - Right to judicial review of orders.
Section 1-4-17. - [Superseded.]
Section 1-4-18. - Waiver of review by failure to appeal.