I have a question about using an aircraft for commercial purposes.
Let's say one is an aircraft mechanic (LSRM, A&P, whatever), and also a Sport Pilot.
If this pilot flies to a location to do maintenance on somebody's aircraft, is that a commercial use or just personal transportation? You would not need a commercial driver's license to drive there, and you are really just using the aircraft for personal transport *to* the job site, not using the aircraft for hire or commercial purposes.
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Commercial Operations Question
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Commercial Operations Question
Andy Walker
Athens, GA
Sport Pilot ASEL, LSRI
2007 Flight Design CTSW E-LSA
Athens, GA
Sport Pilot ASEL, LSRI
2007 Flight Design CTSW E-LSA
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Re: Commercial Operations Question
Well, it would be "in the furtherance of a business", far broader than "for compensation or hire".
At first blush, I'd say its a no-go for a Sport Pilot.
But I'm sure it happens all the time, and no harm, no foul.
At first blush, I'd say its a no-go for a Sport Pilot.
But I'm sure it happens all the time, and no harm, no foul.
Re: Commercial Operations Question
As FastEddie said, I think it's in "furtherance of a business" and would likely be a deductible expenses per IRS regs.MrMorden wrote:I have a question about using an aircraft for commercial purposes.
Let's say one is an aircraft mechanic (LSRM, A&P, whatever), and also a Sport Pilot.
If this pilot flies to a location to do maintenance on somebody's aircraft, is that a commercial use or just personal transportation? You would not need a commercial driver's license to drive there, and you are really just using the aircraft for personal transport *to* the job site, not using the aircraft for hire or commercial purposes.
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Your example points out how badly the SP regs were written. For example, a Licensed SP Repairman, even one who holds a PP but no medical, couldn't even take a flight to verify or diagnose a problem with an airplane. Seems foolish to me.
Re: Commercial Operations Question
I agree with you guys, I forgot about the "furtherance of a business" language.
I'm considering the LSRM certification, and trying to feel out the limitations. I'm not allowed to do commercial maintenance in my hangar, and am unlikely to be renting a larger one that allows commercial ops any time soon, which would leave me with visiting others' aircraft where they sit...easy by plane, tedious by car.
I'm considering the LSRM certification, and trying to feel out the limitations. I'm not allowed to do commercial maintenance in my hangar, and am unlikely to be renting a larger one that allows commercial ops any time soon, which would leave me with visiting others' aircraft where they sit...easy by plane, tedious by car.
Andy Walker
Athens, GA
Sport Pilot ASEL, LSRI
2007 Flight Design CTSW E-LSA
Athens, GA
Sport Pilot ASEL, LSRI
2007 Flight Design CTSW E-LSA
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