Originally Posted by
Eric97
I understand as student pilot I am limited to only flying with my CFI or as a solo pilot within my endorsements. However, if I go flying with a friend and stay hands off controls, am I allowed to work the comms?
Yes.
There’s no regulation that states that passengers can’t do that.
There’s no regulation that states that you ( as a passenger) can’t manipulate the controls.
If there was then 1000’s of dads, moms, uncles, aunts, brothers or sisters would be in violation.
You as a student pilot cannot act as PIC carrying passengers.
But you can fly sure.
Just got liability reasons I wouldn’t let you do the landing in a rental airplane as only licensed pilots that have completed the checkout requirements may do that.
Absolutely go fly with friends and help them and learn from them!
That’s what flying is about, enjoy and share.