General Operating and Flight Rules apply to which category of operations?

General Operating and Flight Rules apply to which category of operations?

• A. Part 91
• B. Part 97
• C. Part 121
• D. Part 135

Answer: (A)

The general operating and flight rules are the baseline rules that apply to most flying that isn’t conducted under the carrier or charter parts. They’re found in Part 91, and they cover everyday aviation operations for general aviation—both VFR and IFR—along with responsibilities of the pilot in command, basic flight procedures, airspace rules, equipment and maintenance expectations, and other foundational requirements. Other parts handle different types of operations. Part 97 deals with standards for instrument approach procedures and their published minimums, not the broad operating rules. Part 121 governs domestic and flag carrier operations (large airlines), while Part 135 covers certain on-demand and commuter flights (air taxi).

The general operating and flight rules are the baseline rules that apply to most flying that isn’t conducted under the carrier or charter parts. They’re found in Part 91, and they cover everyday aviation operations for general aviation—both VFR and IFR—along with responsibilities of the pilot in command, basic flight procedures, airspace rules, equipment and maintenance expectations, and other foundational requirements.

Other parts handle different types of operations. Part 97 deals with standards for instrument approach procedures and their published minimums, not the broad operating rules. Part 121 governs domestic and flag carrier operations (large airlines), while Part 135 covers certain on-demand and commuter flights (air taxi).