SECTION I & II

SECTION I. TITLE

This title shall be known and may be cited as the "SAN ANDREAS AVIATION CODE."

SECTION II. GENERAL DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this code:

• (a) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “Pilot” is defined as an individual who operates an Aircraft within the State of San Andreas.
   
• (b) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “Pilot License” is defined as an aviation license issued by an accredited Flight School or an accredited government agency Flight Training Program.
   
• (c) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “Student Pilot License” is defined as an temporary aviation license issued to a flight training student by an accredited Flight School or an accredited government agency Flight Training Program.
   
• (d) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “Aircraft” is defined as a single engine fixed wing, multi-engine fixed wing, single engine turbine, multi-engine turbine, single engine turbojet, multi-engine turbojet, glider, paraglider, experimental, helicopter, or other type of lighter-than-air machine designed for the purpose of flight. 
   
• (e) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “Flight” is defined as the movement of any Aircraft on any surface or within the airspace of the State of San Andreas, including a taxiway, runway, waterway, unpaved landing strip, or any other surface that may be used for the purpose of taxi, takeoff, or landing.
   
• (f)  For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “Airspace” is defined as the horizontal and lateral areas surrounding the State of San Andreas. The lateral Airspace extends from the surface to 10,000 feet. The horizontal Airspace extends five (5) nautical miles outward from the closet point of land. 
   
• (g) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “Airport” is defined as a paved surface designed to accommodate Aircraft for the purpose of taxi, takeoff, landing, or Aircraft storage.
   
• (h) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “Airfield” is defined as a non-paved surface designed to accommodate Aircraft for the purpose of taxi, takeoff, landing, or Aircraft storage.
   
• (i) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “Flight School” is defined as a business authorized to conduct Flight Training, through which a Pilot License may be obtained.
   
• (j)  For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “Flight Training Program” is defined as a curriculum, theoretical and practical, that must be completed before obtaining a Pilot License. 
   
• (k)  For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “MSA (Minimum Safe Altitude)” is defined as the lowest safe and permissible altitude over a particular area, structure, obstacle, or vessel, as defined in Section III Clause 2.
   
• (l)  For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “Prohibited Area” is defined as a particular municipal area, Airport, Airfield, taxiway, waterway, or proximity to a particular building, structure, or vessel, as defined in Section III Clause 12.
   
• (m)  For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction)” is defined as a temporary no-fly zone, issued by an authorized government agency, prohibiting Flight in or around a particular area, Airport, or Airfield within the State of San Andreas. 
   
• (n) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “CTAF” is defined as the radio frequency used for pilot-to-pilot communications, as well as two-way communications between pilots and air traffic control.
   
• (o)  For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “Interception” is defined as an authorized government agency Aircraft or representative establishing communication over CTAF requiring compliance with the Pilot of another Aircraft. 
   
• (p) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “Flight Instructor” is defined as an individual authorized by the State of San Andreas to conduct Flight Training with a Student Pilot or Pilot. 
   
• (q) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “Student Pilot” is defined as an individual who is training with a Flight Instructor to obtain a Pilot License. 
   
• (r) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “Solo” is defined as a Student Pilot conducting Flight by themselves when authorized by a Flight Instructor. 
   
• (s) For the purposes of this law and all references to this law, “VFR (Visual Flight Rules)” is defined as favorable weather conditions for Flight, where a Pilot or Student Pilot may navigate their Aircraft by sole reference to their surroundings, ensuring separation and adequate spacing from mountains, structures, obstacles, buildings, or vessels. 
   
• (t) For the purpose of this law and all references to this law, “Ultralight Vehicle” is defined as a lightweight, single-engine, one or two seat vehicle that is designed for low level, slow speed flight.
   
• (u) For the purpose of this law and all references to this law, “Must /Required” is defined as a word that implicates mandatory compliance with its related section or subsection. 
   
• (v) For the purpose of this law and all references to this law, “Should” is defined as a word that implicates a recommendation made by this Code, however is not lawful. 
   
• (w) For the purpose of this law and all references to this law, “Emergency” is defined as an event where a Pilot or Student Pilot is forced to deviate from any Section of this Code.
   
• (x) For the purpose of this law and all references to this law, “CMA (Controlled Movement Area)” is defined as a taxiway or a runway.
   
• (y) For the purpose of this law and all references to this law, “Practical Examiner” is defined as an individual, appointed in accordance with Section V (2 - Flight Schools & Aviation Academies), Clause (a), who meets the requirements under Section V (1 - General), Clause (g).
   
• (z) For the purpose of this law and all references to this law, “Pilot in Command” is defined as the person who has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight, has been designated as pilot in command before or during the flight, holds the appropriate license type for the conduct of the flight.
   
• (aa) For the purpose of this law and all references to this law, “Co-Pilot” is defined as the person whose duty is to assist or relieve the Pilot in Command in manipulating the aircraft and holds the appropriate license type for the conduct of the flight.
   
• (ab) For the purpose of this law and all references to this law, “Helicopter” is defined as a rotorcraft that, for its horizontal motion, depends principally on its engine-driven rotors.
   
• (ac) For the purpose of this law and all references to this law, “Airplane” is defined as an engine-driven fixed-wing aircraft heavier than air, that is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of the air against its wings.
   
• (ad) For the purpose of this law and all references to this law, “Aircraft Category” is defined as the category of the respective aircraft, a Helicopter, an Airplane or a Glider.
   
• (ae) For the purpose of this law and all references to this law, “Certified Flight Instructor” is defined as a person who hold a valid Certified Flight Instructor license issued by the San Andreas Aviation Authority.
   
• (af) For the purpose of this law and all references to this law, “Chief Pilot” is defined as a person responsible for overseeing the training material, handling special incidents and setting up the requirements for a practical exam in a Flight School.