[net.aviation] A flight wanted

esac@ihuxr.UUCP (06/06/83)

In regard to the reply by Geof Stone (RE: A flight wanted), I think he is
mistaken about what a private pilot can do in this regard.  A private pilot,
according to many CFIs and one GADO specialist, does not have to bear an
equal share of the flight.  All he can do is recover his expenses.  If someone
wanted me to fly them from Chicago to St. Louis, I would tell them that my
expenses are going to be $125 or whatever it was.  Even if I came back
empty, I believe I could legally collect the cost of deadheading back.

I think the two key points are (1) You can't advertise for business and
(2) you can't make a profit.  This is probably a shady area for most people
and it's important how everything is worded.  But I believe a "private"
can haul people at their request as long as he only breaks even at best.

Bill Adams
ihuxr!esac

plw@mgweed.UUCP (06/07/83)

	FAR Part 61.118(b):

	A private pilot may share the operating expenses of a flight
	with his passengers.