On 5 Oct 2006 19:30:40 -0700, "Jay Honeck" wrote
in .com:

Did he feel like flying for free today?

Not that I wouldn't have done something similar in your predicament,
but do you think it's wise to invite your friend to violate FAR, and
then publish on a public forum what a FSDO inspector might construe as
a violation of FAR?


§ 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.

(b) A private pilot may, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in
command of an aircraft in connection with any business or
employment if:

(1) The flight is only incidental to that business or employment;
and

(2) The aircraft does not carry passengers or property for
compensation or hire.

(c) A private pilot may not pay less than the pro rata share of
the operating expenses of a flight with passengers, provided the
expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental
fees.