I think the 50% was just made up and repeated.
Expenses for a trip that can be shared by a private pilot generally are
limited to aircraft expenses. Such things a rental cars and hotels are not
considered. A private pilot who is an salesman can take sales literature
and merchandise.

Most companies and the IRS will limit reimbursements to a standard car
mileage rate.

A CPA/attorney and consultation with the FAA in your region would be a good
idea before you make the flights.



"Bob Noel" wrote in message
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| In article ,
| "Neil Gould" wrote:
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| WHAT! If there are 4 the pro rata share of $100=$25. If there are 100
| the pro rata share is $1.
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| pro ra·ta (pro ra't?, rä'-, rat'?)
| adv.
| In proportion, according to a factor that can be calculated exactly.
|
| Your generalized application of the term "pro rata" does not account for
| the 50% requirement. For example, one could easily "calculate exactly"
| 20% of the cost of a flight, but if that is all a private pilot pays,
then
| the FAA is likely to consider the other 80% paid compensation.
|
| where is this "50%" requirement?
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| Bob Noel
| (goodness, please trim replies!!!)
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