REFLECTOR: Splitting Flying Costs

[Dave]

There is not.

But many charitable organizations will not utilize Experimentals... 
various Angel Flight's come to mind as an example.


Scott Derrick wrote:
> 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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