johnson4 Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 Im wondering if someone could shed some light on this for me. I'd like to know if a private license would allow one to fly his own machine in service for others? I don't imagine carrying passengers but flying solo, doing surveying or scouting work. Does it make a difference if the pilot is the owner of the helicopter(and the business) offering it's services? Sorry if this is a ridiculous question, Im too new to know any better. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest plumber Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 You cant charge money for services in aviation with a private licence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 "the holder of a private pilot license is not permitted to fly for hire or reward" No profit may be made off the flying of the aircraft... that being said i know many fixed wing pilots whos photographic skill has earned them quite a little fortune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorhead wannabe Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 A commercial license is also a tax write off where as a private license is not (to my knowledge). This makes it almost pointless to just get the 60hrs private license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnson4 Posted August 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 ya that's something I didn't think about, thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrkyle Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 A commercial license is also a tax write off where as a private license is not (to my knowledge). This makes it almost pointless to just get the 60hrs private license. I met a fellow with an R22 that does wildlife rescue and release in difficult to access areas. He volunteers himself, the machine and all expenses to various rehab and rescue facilities and is able to claim it all as a charitable donation, just like if you gave a couple bucks to the red cross. So if you do good work, the private license isn't entirely pointless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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