The mechanic was also on the trip, and was getting paid for his time.
Makes it a part 135 operation as far as the FAA is concerned, even if
"Mark" didn't receive a dime.


OK, I'm willing to buy that.


I am not. Is there a specific rule that says that because someone on the
plane is getting paid to go somewhere that it is now a 135 operation?

Let's see. You pay your chauffer for coming with you on your Jet so he can
drive you around when you get there. Now, your privately owned jet has a
pilot, co pilot and chauffer on board and they are all getting paid to go.
Now its 135?