"Skidder" wrote in message


I think there is a reg that says if the crew position is not
required, the person is a pax.

I've never seen one. Has anyone else?

I think the intent of the regs is clear. The FAA wants pilots carrying
passengers to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency. If you are not
acting as a required crewmember (pilot, acting PIC, SIC, etc.), then you are
a passenger.

If the two of you were planning to split the flying time anyway, what's the
big deal about only one of you being in the plane at a time while the other
watches (and perhaps grades) the performance? Both of you would spend about
the same amount of time at the controls of the plane as you would by
stretching the regs. What do you gain by pushing it?

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