"Jim Phoenix" wrote in message
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I think Marc is going down the right road here.

I worked for a company that rented a 747-200 to a major engine
manufacturer
for a series of experimental flight tests. The 747-200 was placed in
experimental category for 6 days, then returned to Standard.

It was not illegal - and it was very profitable. Note that we did not
carry
persons or cargo for compensation or hire. We rented it to these guys and
they flew it for a while, had some fun tinkering with it - but I doubt
they
did any thermaling with it.

I think it would be a problem is you tried to sell rides in an
experimental
aircraft - but I thought I saw the EAA occasionally using an RV-6 for
their
fly a million kids program - non-profit type of deal set up by clever EAA
guys I'm sure.

Jim

"Marc Ramsey" wrote in message
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Nyal Williams wrote:
No, demo is fine, but renting out an experimental
is illegal.

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Section 91.319: Aircraft having experimental certificates: Operating
limitations.
(a) No person may operate an aircraft that has an experimental
certificate --
(1) For other than the purpose for which the certificate was issued; or
(2) Carrying persons or property for compensation or hire.
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(1) may be a problem given the precise wording of the ops lims, however,
I don't accept the interpretation that renting an aircraft is "carrying
persons or property for compensation or hire". Can you cite a section
or directive that proves (2) applies to the situation?

Marc

Renting an experimental is not carrying persons or property for compensation
or hire. I've see at least one commercial operation with an experimental
standard class glider for rent, likely for proficiency flying in preparation
for racing.

Many Young Eagles were flown in experimental aircraft and Phillips 66
contributed about $1/gal to the cause for some time. Not a compensation
flight.

Frank Whiteley