Can a student pilot carry passengers while flying solo under the SCA?

A student pilot is not authorized to carry passengers while flying solo under the regulations of the SCA (Student Pilot Certificate). This restriction is designed to ensure safety, as student pilots are still learning and may not have the experience or skills needed to manage the complexities of flying with additional individuals on board. The primary focus for student pilots during solo flights is to practice and develop their flying skills without the added responsibility of other passengers, who may require attention or contribute to distraction.

Other potential scenarios, such as carrying passengers with certain endorsements or specific training, do not apply to student pilots in solo flight situations. While endorsements may pertain to other pilots or specific flight operations, they do not permit student pilots to deviate from this critical regulatory restriction. Thus, the definitive rule is that student pilots must not carry passengers when flying solo.