Flight time

  1. Pilot time that commences when an aircraft moves under its own power for the purpose of flight and ends when the aircraft comes to rest after landing; or
  2. For a glider without self-launch capability, pilot time that commences when the glider is towed for the purpose of flight and ends when the glider comes to rest after landing.

Source: 14 CFR 1.1, General definitions.

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Glossary last updated 2026-10-28.

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