When flying inside the United States, what rules shall your company comply with?

• A. While operating inside the United States, The Whitewind Company will comply with any rules of parts 61, 91, 135, and the company GOM and its Operations Specifications that are most restrictive.
• B. Only Part 135 rules apply.
• C. Only Parts 61 and 135 apply; Part 91 does not apply.
• D. The company must comply with Part 121 rules.

Answer: (A)

When flying domestically, you must follow all applicable FAR parts and the operator’s approved procedures, and you do so by applying the most restrictive rule among them. For a Part 135 operation, that means complying with Part 135 rules, plus the general flight and operating rules that still apply from Part 91, and the pilot-certification requirements from Part 61. In addition, you must follow the company’s General Operations Manual (GOM) and its Operations Specifications, which outline the approved methods, procedures, and scope of operations. If any of these sources conflict, the rule that is more restrictive governs to maintain safety and consistency.