Alchemy
Well-Known Member
So I'm working at the FBO last night when we get a phone call: "There are three of us stranded here in Austin and we need a flight to dallas, is there anyone who can fly us to dallas tonight?".
My coworker responded that he would contact the charter company on the field that has two lear 35's, then hung up, but we all knew it would be unlikely that the lears and pilots for them would be available on such short notice. So my coworker turns to me and says "why don't you take them in the flight school's seneca? I'll call them back and you can take them after your shift ends if you want."
To make a long story short, I responded that it would be illegal since I don't have a part 135 operating certificate, and declined the offer. I felt that accepting this offer would be tantamount to "holding out" carriage to anyone who called the FBO.
My question is, under exactly what circumstances would it be legal for me (a commercial pilot who is in no way affiliated or employeed by the owner of the aircraft to be used) to be compensated for flying the people in this scenario. Would it be legal if the passengers arranged to have the plane rented themselves, paid for the aircraft rental and then paid me seperately? Could this be considered private carriage since it is for a select customer? Can this sort of thing be accomplished under part 91?
I am curious about your opinions, thanks for the help.
My coworker responded that he would contact the charter company on the field that has two lear 35's, then hung up, but we all knew it would be unlikely that the lears and pilots for them would be available on such short notice. So my coworker turns to me and says "why don't you take them in the flight school's seneca? I'll call them back and you can take them after your shift ends if you want."
To make a long story short, I responded that it would be illegal since I don't have a part 135 operating certificate, and declined the offer. I felt that accepting this offer would be tantamount to "holding out" carriage to anyone who called the FBO.
My question is, under exactly what circumstances would it be legal for me (a commercial pilot who is in no way affiliated or employeed by the owner of the aircraft to be used) to be compensated for flying the people in this scenario. Would it be legal if the passengers arranged to have the plane rented themselves, paid for the aircraft rental and then paid me seperately? Could this be considered private carriage since it is for a select customer? Can this sort of thing be accomplished under part 91?
I am curious about your opinions, thanks for the help.