"sashley" wrote in message
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Angel Flight America is trying to raise $2 million to offset the cost
of fuel. Does anyone know how they propose to subsidize Angel Flight
missions? The problem, of course, is the rule regarding sharing
expenses. [...]

They would operate under the same rules they always have. Reimbursement for
charitable airlift purposes is allowed for Private Pilot certificate
holders.

Personally, I think Angel Flight ought to just ask Congress. I just read
that the airlines are asking for a $600 million handout, in the form of tax
relief, to compensate for increased fuel costs. What a crock. But I'll bet
Congress gives it to them anyway.

If commercial airlines, who can easily just pass the true cost of operation
to consumers, can get money then it seems to me that a charitable
organization like Angel Flight should have no trouble doing so. Of course,
that's not how Congress works...but it ought to be.

Pete