REFLECTOR: Splitting Flying Costs

Scott Derrick scott at tnstaafl.net
Tue Jun 30 20:47:52 CDT 2009


Ah the mysterious 14 CFR 91.146 chapter.

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.

Scott

John Dibble wrote:
> Following is the response I got from the EAA.
>
> 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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