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620 ILCS 5/11

(620 ILCS 5/11) (from Ch. 15 1/2, par. 22.11)

Sec. 11.

"Operation of aircraft" or "operate aircraft" means the use of
aircraft for the purpose of air navigation, and includes the navigation or
piloting of aircraft. Any person who causes or authorizes the operation of
aircraft, whether with or without the right of legal control (in the
capacity of owner, lessee, or otherwise) of the aircraft, shall be deemed
to be engaged in the operation of aircraft within the meaning of the
statutes of this State.

(Source: Laws 1945, p. 335.)