(1) As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Aeronaut” includes aviator, pilot, balloonist, and every other person having any part in the operation of aircraft while in flight;(2) “Aircraft” includes balloon, airplane, hydroplane, and every other vehicle used for navigation through the air. A hydroplane, while at rest on water and while being operated on or immediately above water, shall be governed by the rules regarding water navigation; while being operated through the air otherwise than immediately above water, it shall be treated as an aircraft;(3) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of transportation;(4) “Department” means the department of transportation; and(5) “Passenger” includes any person riding in an aircraft but having no part in its operation.
(1) “Aeronaut” includes aviator, pilot, balloonist, and every other person having any part in the operation of aircraft while in flight;
(2) “Aircraft” includes balloon, airplane, hydroplane, and every other vehicle used for navigation through the air. A hydroplane, while at rest on water and while being operated on or immediately above water, shall be governed by the rules regarding water navigation; while being operated through the air otherwise than immediately above water, it shall be treated as an aircraft;
(3) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of transportation;
(4) “Department” means the department of transportation; and
(5) “Passenger” includes any person riding in an aircraft but having no part in its operation.