Charity flights are now considered to "charter under Part
135" unless there is an exemption. You will need to contact
your local FSDO and discuss the event well in advance. They
will tell you what steps need to be taken and whether drug
testing can be waived. You will need to meet pilot
qualifications, of course be fully current and you should
speak to your insurance company. The school will also
probably be requiring that your have a rider on your
insurance to cover the school, speak to the school and your
insurance agent.


--
James H. Macklin
ATP,CFI,A&P

--
The people think the Constitution protects their rights;
But government sees it as an obstacle to be overcome.
some support
http://www.usdoj.gov/olc/secondamendment2.htm
See http://www.fija.org/ more about your rights and duties.


"CAE" wrote in message
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| Hi All,
|
| Here's a question for all the FAR/AIM experts:
|
| Each year our childrens' school has a charity auction to
raise money
| for various events, services, and equipment. My wife had
the idea that
| I could donate a one hour flight, which could be auctioned
for the
| benefit of the school.
|
| I'm thinking that I'm OK here, but wonder what the
collective wisdom
| may have to say. My rationale is this: I will receive in
no way,
| shape, or form any compensation for my flying, from
anyone.
| Essentially, I'm donating my expenses (rental, etc.) to
the school and
| I expect nothing in return. In reality, I'd go flying
anyway on a nice
| Saturday in April whether or not someone is tagging along
with me. I
| often take friends and acquaintances with me and again, I
don't expect
| or deamand any compensation from them. Is this any
different?
|
| Thanks for your input!
|
| -CAE-
|