Pilot Compensation - FAR 61.113

CAE wrote:

I hate to drop $80 and not log any
time, but it's not about me, is it?

It's not just about you. There's a big difference, in my opinion, between
taking an intro flight with an instructor and taking a flight with some
school parent. The latter carries far more of the "anyone can be a pilot"
message, even to those that don't win the flight.

If the FSDO balks, of course, don't do it. But if you can, I hope you do.
And let us know what the FSDO says. If they approve, I'll probably steal
your idea myself for my kid's school.

- Andrew

P.S. Which FSDO?

If they approve, I'll probably steal your idea myself for my kid's school.

I've done it. Sacramento FSDO. I never asked the FSDO, I told them per
FAR 61.113(d). The FARs say you have to notify them, not get their
permission. Friendly relations may dictate otherwise though.

I've done it too... I'm also pleading ignorance! (not that it would
do me any good) ;-)

My daughter goes to a Catholic School, which has had silent auctions to
raise money for the school. I offered short sight-seeing flights
because it was a talent I "could" offer. I hadn't even thought about
the compensation aspect, because to me, it seemed like a simple
donation from a third party to the school. I was merely in the loop as
an incentive for somebody to donate, even though I donated time and
expenses to the event.

I will definitely try to follow the appropriate protocols in the
future...

Todd