Virginia § 5.1-15 - Operation of aircraft by unlicensed persons
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 5.1-15 — Operation of aircraft by unlicensed persons, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.1-15. Operation of aircraft by unlicensed persons
Any person who operates any civil aircraft within the airspace over, above, or upon the lands or waters of this Commonwealth, without being, at the time of such operation, in possession of a valid airman's certificate for such operation, issued under and in accordance with existing federal law shall be deemed to be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Code 1950, § 5-10.3; 1966, c. 576; 1988, c. 45.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 5.1-15
What does Code of Virginia § 5.1-15 cover?
Section 5.1-15 ("Operation of aircraft by unlicensed persons") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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