John Galban wrote:
I think the point that Elliott was trying to make is that there a
few restictions on a private pilot flying someone for any
non-commercial reason, as long as the pilot pays for the cost of the
flight. Does that sound reasonable? I know it doesn't count, but
I've asked several local FSDO inspectors and they agree with that
interpretation.

Thanks, guys!
Now I have an excuse to tell mother why she shouldn't hide money in my
house when I fly her home after flying her around. She knows I won't
accept it if she hands it to me, so she puts it someplace that I will
find it after a couple days or weeks. Parents... sneaky, aren't they?