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A commercial pilot without an instrument rating is limited in their ability to fly in conditions that require navigation by instruments alone. One specific limitation is that they cannot conduct cross-country flights that exceed 50 nautical miles from the departure airport. This restriction is in place because, without an instrument rating, a pilot is not qualified to operate in more complex airspace and under conditions that require reliance on instruments for navigation and control, particularly in low visibility situations.

This limitation ensures safety by preventing pilots from attempting longer flights where they may encounter such conditions without the necessary skills or training. For example, if weather conditions degrade or if they inadvertently enter instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), a pilot without an instrument rating would be inadequate to safely navigate and could become disoriented.

While the other options mention limitations that could be associated with different regulatory aspects or specific aircraft limitations, they do not accurately reflect the particular restriction for a commercial pilot without an instrument rating.