On Tue, 02 Dec 2003 01:44:05 GMT, "Stuart King"
wrote:

I own my airplane.

A friend needs to go somewhere, but is not a pilot.

He can legally use my aircraft without me in it if :

1. He hires an appropriately rated commercial pilot...and

2. Pays all "direct" operating costs for the flight (gas, oil, landing
fees)...and

3. He does not pay me anything.

Yes/No/Other ?

Stuart


To answer your follow up question, he cannot pay you to fly it for him
nor can you fly it for free if he pays you to lease it. Further based
upon an FAA decision (involving flying a mechanic for an ambulance
service) you cannot lease it for free and fly it for free if he needs
it for his business.