91.1009—Clarification of operational control.
(a)
An owner is in operational control of a program flight when the owner—
(1)
Has the rights and is subject to the limitations set forth in §§ 91.1003 through 91.1013;
(2)
Has directed that a program aircraft carry passengers or property designated by that owner; and
(3)
The aircraft is carrying those passengers or property.
(b)
An owner is not in operational control of a flight in the following circumstances:
(1)
A program aircraft is used for a flight for administrative purposes such as demonstration, positioning, ferrying, maintenance, or crew training, and no passengers or property designated by such owner are being carried; or