91.125 Simulated instrument flight

• (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), no person may operate an aircraft in simulated instrument flight unless--
  • (1) the aircraft has two pilot stations and one pilot station is occupied by a safety pilot who is the holder of a current pilot licence; and
  • (2) the safety pilot has--
    • (i) adequate vision forward and to each side of the aircraft; or
    • (ii) a competent observer to adequately supplement the vision of the safety pilot; and
  • (3) the aircraft is equipped with--
    • (i) fully functioning dual controls; or
    • (ii) pitch, roll, yaw, and engine power controls that can be operated from either pilot station.
• (b) A person may operate an aircraft in simulated instrument flight that does not comply with paragraph (a)(3) if--
  • (1) the simulated flight is performed outside controlled airspace; and
  • (2) the means of simulating instrument flight can be removed rapidly by the pilot-in-command.