diff --git a/lib_planes/entities.lua b/lib_planes/entities.lua
index d1e618a..ca49604 100644
--- a/lib_planes/entities.lua
+++ b/lib_planes/entities.lua
@@ -586,7 +586,8 @@ function airutils.on_punch(self, puncher, ttime, toolcaps, dir, damage)
 
     -- lets permit destroying on the air
     local is_flying = not self.colinfo.touching_ground
-    if is_flying and not puncher:is_player() then
+    --if is_flying and not puncher:is_player() then
+    if not puncher:is_player() then
         damage_vehicle(self, toolcaps, ttime, damage)
     end
     --end
diff --git a/lib_planes/utilities.lua b/lib_planes/utilities.lua
index 283fc29..691bb67 100644
--- a/lib_planes/utilities.lua
+++ b/lib_planes/utilities.lua
@@ -55,6 +55,14 @@ end
 
 -- attach player
 function airutils.attach(self, player, instructor_mode)
+    if self._needed_licence then
+        local can_fly = minetest.check_player_privs(player, self._needed_licence)
+        if not can_fly then
+            minetest.chat_send_player(player:get_player_name(), core.colorize('#ff0000', ' >>> You need trhe priv "'..self._needed_licence..'" to fly this plane.'))
+            return
+        end
+    end
+
     instructor_mode = instructor_mode or false
     local name = player:get_player_name()
     self.driver_name = name