Talking to the AOPA is always a wise decision. The key in this situation is
insurance. This can be a deal-killer. Your buddy's insurance coverage is
paramount, but it won't afford you much, if any, coverage. You need your own
policy, and the insurer should be told about the arrangement.

Bob Gardner

"GEG" wrote in message
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I'm about 15 flight hours along in flight training.
My buddy is about 30 hours along and rounding the bend.

He's going to buy a plane - just part of his overall goal.

So here's a question:

(Let's assume I get a my PPL and checkout in the plane
and everything is cool .. .)

If he owns a plane, can I rent from him?
Or is that considered "commercial" operations?

I would certainly want to get my own insurance.
And I'm sure he'd want to be covered appropriately.

Can anyone help on that matter?
Should we talk to AOPA?

Thanks!