New Charity and Sightseeing Regulations

"Robert M. Gary" wrote

In all of this, what really sucks *%# is the poor CFI at the FBO who
has to turn away the guy who shows up asking to take pictures of his
property. Today CFI's often get hours by taking people up for local
revenue rides (not just instruction).

I would think the CFI would say, " I can take you up for an introduction
instructional flight, but I can't take you up just to take pictures."
--
Jim in NC

On May 5, 3:02 pm, "Morgans" wrote:
"Robert M. Gary" wrote

In all of this, what really sucks *%# is the poor CFI at the FBO who
has to turn away the guy who shows up asking to take pictures of his
property. Today CFI's often get hours by taking people up for local
revenue rides (not just instruction).

I would think the CFI would say, " I can take you up for an introduction
instructional flight, but I can't take you up just to take pictures."
--
Jim in NC

The problem is that if the FSDO thinks what you are doing is wrong
(even if you are rigtht) they can make your life very difficult.
Personally, as a CFI, I won't do any such flights anymore unless we
get guidance from AOPA. Its just not worth not being able to fly while
the FSDO fights with you (regardless if you end up winning or not).

-Robert, CFII