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Thanks, that's what I recalled. The reason I asked is because I am reading the NPRM for the commercial small UAS operator certificate and the proposed Part 107 rule does require an applicant to pay for and wait for a TSA screening. Which I consider entirely unnecessary since the hobby flier can...

I am a CFI but many years out of currency, so please forgive this probably stupid question, but do applicants for an airman's certificate, student, private or otherwise, have to pay for and wait for a TSA vetting?

There are currently no rules. The NTSB has said that model aircraft operators may be prosecuted for violations of 91.13, which in itself is a conundrum because anything flying below 500 ft is considered "reckless and careless", but the FAA recommends that all models, including drones, stay below...