"Richard Kaplan" wrote in message
s.com...

Another justification is that when a pilot is "holding out" or is
receiving
compensation, history shows that such a pilot is more likely to fly in
more
inclement weather. Under those circumstances, it seems reasonable to
hold
the airplane to a higher maintenance standard and to hold the pilot to a
higher standard ratings and experience.

I don't think that "Mark" has been accused of "holding out". It's
not likely to be a very profitable venture either, waiting around at
an airport on the off chance that someone might need to go out and
rescue an airplane....