Lou wrote:
It seems that I can't get a straight answer from any local experts,
so.........
The local school PTO will be hosting a silent auction with donated
items. We have been asked to donate something.
My wife and I where talking about donating an airiel tour of the school
district. Would it violate any FAR's that anyone can think of if the
school takes money for the flight? I would not be taking money in
anyone's name and all related cost would be paid for by me. As far as
I'm concerned it would be like donating a toaster that I went to the
store and bought. What would be the difference if I went out and paid
for a flight to donate, or just donated my time and the planes time and
expense?

I've done this. You need to do two things...
1) If you do not have a current commercial medical you need to notify
the FSDO in writting before the event including your hours, currency,
etc (all the things the FARs say)
2) After the even you must use AOPA's drug waver form (easy to do ,
fill out online).
3) Make sure the plane either has a current 100 hr or you haven't put
100 hours on it since annual.

-robert