scattering of ashes from plane for non-profit
Asked by: Kevan 2126 views FAA Regulations, Private Pilot
Hello,
Totally a weird question and situation, but hear me out.
So my father runs a non-profit organization that performs scattering of ashes at sea for military families. I just received my private pilot's certificate and he came up with this "grand idea". He'd like to offer a scattering of ashes from plane service to increase his range of options for military family (primarliy airforce veterans i guess), and he would like me to be his pilot.
So the essence of my question is, is it legal for a private pilot to scatter ashes from an airplane if the voyage is paid for by the non-profit? I know commercial operations are prohibited, but it's technically not commercial given the organizations non-profit tax filing status.....
I also would not be paid for the flight, but the costs of the flight itself would be covered entirely by the organization and the donations it recieves.
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