Think about it. A 135 pilot must take a checkride every six months, and a
physical every six months or a year, depending on whether s/he holds a first
or second class medical. The airplane must have 100 hour inspections in
addition to the required annual. The 135 operation as a whole is subject to
a load of regulations involving such things as financial stability and the
experience of management personnel. They are given Operations Specifications
by the FAA to which they must adhere.

These are just some of the many differences between an operation "for hire"
and just someone with a certificate in their pocket.

Bob Gardner

"JohnH" wrote in message
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Frankly, I don't see what the big deal is, unless a charter company
lost business to it.


It's a matter of standards for public safety mandated by the FAA.

You lost me there. Is a flight safer if a pilot pays for part of it?