New Mexico Statutes Chapter 64. Aeronautics § 64-1-12. Definitions

A. “aircraft” means airplane and helicopter;

B. “pilot” means any person participating in the operation of an aircraft while it is in flight;

C. “passenger” means any person riding in an aircraft except a pilot;

D. “department” means the department of transportation;

E. “division” means the aviation division of the department;

F. “director” means the director of the division; and

G. “secretary” means the secretary of transportation.