REFLECTOR: Splitting Flying Costs

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Like most FAA rules, I think the charitable one is misunderstood in terms of compensation. Many people will make/take a donation to a specific charity IN THEIR NAME in lieu of actual payment. In this context, it almost makes sense :) 

?Kurt 


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From: Dave <david.staten at gmail.com>
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Sent: Tue, Jun 30, 2009 8:44 pm
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Splitting Flying Costs


There is not.?
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But many charitable organizations will not utilize Experimentals... various Angel Flight's come to mind as an example.?
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Scott Derrick wrote:?
> Ah the mysterious 14 CFR 91.146 chapter.?
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> Listed as "Reserved" in any and all FARs I can find.?
>?
> As far as I know there is no FAR that limits the use of Homebuilt?
> Experimental aircraft for charitable organizations.?
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> Scott?
>?
> John Dibble wrote:?
> >> Following is the response I got from the EAA.?
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>> John?
>>?
>> Hello John,?
>>?
>> The FAA guy is actually correct regarding "sharing of expenses" or?
>> "compensation" in an experimental aircraft. The operating limitations?
>> of the aircraft are the governing document in this case, and they?
>> contain the following limitation:?
>>?
>> "No person may operate this aircraft for carrying persons or property?
>> for compensation or hire."?
>>?
>> This limitation is actually taken directly from the regulations as found?
>> in 14 CFR 91.319(a)(2). This is also supported by 14 CFR 91.146, which?
>> governs rides given in support of a charitable organization. This?
>> regulation prohibits charitable rides to be given in other than a?
>> standard category aircraft.?
>>?
>> The bottom line is, when carrying persons in an experimental aircraft?
>> the operator is not allowed to receive any compensation (even partial,?
>> or a donation to a charity).?
>>?
>> Hope this helps. Let me know if you have further questions.?
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