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Part 91 Scenic Flights

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I'm a private pilot with instrument rating and I want to start a scenic flight operation under Part 91 with a Letter of Authorization from the local FSDO.

Do I have to be a commercial pilot to fly the routes under Part 91 if I am not being paid to do the flying? The customer pays the amount for the scenic flight, and that money goes to paying for the expense of the airplane and other business expenses, but I would not be compensated for flying the airplane. Is this legal?

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  1. humble and fly on Jul 05, 2016

    Simple answer

    Are you getting any compensation through scenic flight?
    Yes with flying time. Flying time is considered as compensation

    Private pilot can get compensation?
    Yes only if it’s for charity or emergency.
    Private pilot can get compensation with flying time for charity or emergency flight.

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  2. humble and fly on Jul 05, 2016

    Simple answer

    Are you getting any compensation through scenic flight?
    Yes with flying time. Flying time is considered as compensation

    Private pilot can get compensation?
    Yes only if it\’s for charity or emergency.
    Private pilot can get compensation with flying time for charity or emergency flight.

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