Every pilot, from a casual recreational flier to a commercial pro, is required by law to have a CURRENT copy of federal airline regs in the cockpit at all times.
I don't know where you got your information, but this is simply not correct.
Rod
Pilot since 1990
Lawyer since 1995
Flight Instructor since 1998
Airline pilot since 1999
[Also adult onset ADHD survivor...] :-)
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