Must a pilot tour logbook be in your possession every time you fly?

The correct answer reflects the regulatory requirements surrounding pilot logbooks for general aviation, including gliders. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, while pilots are encouraged to maintain a logbook for tracking their flight hours, qualifications, and experiences, it is not a federal requirement to have the logbook in hand during every flight. The logbook serves as a documentation tool for a pilot’s flight history, which is critical for verifying experience and currency, particularly when pursuing further certification or when required by an employer. However, as long as proper records are maintained, a pilot can fly without carrying the logbook.

This allows for flexibility and reduces the burden on pilots, especially when engaging in recreational flying where immediate access to a logbook isn’t essential for flight operation. The other options suggest various scenarios where a logbook might be considered mandatory; however, those do not align with current regulations regarding personal possession of a logbook during flights.