In this chapter, "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. "Aeronaut" includes aviator, pilot, balloonist and every other person having any part in the operation of aircraft while in flight. "Passenger" includes any person riding in an aircraft but having no part in its operation.

HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 2-2; 1952 Code Section 2-2; 1942 Code Section 7100; 1932 Code Section 7100; 1929 (36) 220.