Can a CFII that has never flown a taa aircraft jump in and fly one legally?

Question

Just out of curiosity, if there were no taa certified pilots aboard the aircraft, and the aircraft was a taa aircraft, can a CFII legally fly the plane by himself? I am not really sure if there are any fars that even talk about taa aircraft... at least I cant find any on the internet! Thanks so much for those that answer my question!!

Answer 1

Yes, assuming the particular TAA does not require a type rating (or some other rating he doesn't have). The designation "TAA" (technologically advanced aircraft) has no precise definition by law and there are no special legal requirements for flying them.

Though the FAA does have an accepted definition, it is not part of any law or requirement. The FAA considers any aircraft with a GPS with a moving map in the panel to be a TAA, which is kind of silly. If you think about it, having a special requirement for a TAA wouldn't really make any sense. Imagine a CFII who has been flying a particular simple aircraft, say a Cessna 172, safely for years. One day, the plane gets a shiny new GPS with a moving map. Should we suddenly require new training for the guy to fly it?

On the flip side, if he has to rely on the GPS for IFR navigation, he d**n well had better know how to use it. Being legal doesn't make it smart, of course.

Just like a CFII (with a single-engine airplane rating) who has never flown any Cessna can hop in a 172 and fly it.

Answer 2

what's taa?

Answer 3

Do you mean FAA?