BTIZ wrote:
I'll agree that a Private Pilot cannot be compensated monetarily for towing
services rendered, he may log PIC time towards additional ratings while
towing.

Why do you say that a private pilot can not be compensated
for towing? 61.113 reads exactly as follows:

Section 61.113: Private pilot privileges and limitations:
Pilot in command.

(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (g) of this
section, no person who holds a private pilot certificate may
act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying
passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may
that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in
command of an aircraft.

61.113 (a) says what you can not do (carrying pax or
property for compensation or acting as PIC for compensation
or hire) and then specifically carves out the exceptions
to the prohibition as noted in 61.113(b) through (g). 61.113
(g) is the exception that permits glider towing.

61.113(g) A private pilot who meets the requirements of
§61.69 may act as a pilot in command of an aircraft towing a
glider or unpowered ultralight vehicle.

I agree that the insurance company rather than the FARs may
be the more limiting factor.


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Peter D. Brown
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