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Suggested reading may be Part 101 (Hobbyist) and Part 107 (Commercial operators) AMA has member guidelines that probably mimic Part 101. A current VFR Sectional and some time with a flight instructor for non-pilots (manned) would be time well spent. Part of the Lake Michigan lake shore is...

VAIL8150, You are 100% correct if flying commercially for hire, compensation, or to further a business even though there is no compensation. He can fly as a hobbyist as long as the aircraft has an FAA registration. Flying in a national park violates both sets of rules, hobby or Part 107. To...

If you go it alone with the FAA, which may not be a bad idea, go with information that shows them you have done some remedial education to get up to speed on the rules. Possibly a map such as a VFR sectional, copy of regs, or on-line training. FAAsafety.org may be a place to start. Register...

Contact from the FAA should not be taken lightly. If by phone, check the phone number for the FSDO, flight standards district office. Is it the number given? The catch all regulation is "Careless and Wreckless Operation of an Aircraft. Like it or knot, you fly by the same rules as manned...