[Wizman]

This might be another good one for Denny (aren't they all!?)

I read Denny's reply to the question about reimbursement of fuel costs (or the receipt of a fuel voucher) for flights done by a PP for law enforcement support missions, and understand the reply and references provided.

What about on an Angel Flight or other medical "Life Flight" done for charity?

As a private pilot, I understand that I must bear the sole cost of the aircraft, fuel, oil, etc. in order to remain in the good graces of 61.113. Is that a correct understanding? I cannot accept any reimbursement of the fuel costs, from any party? My FBO cannot "donate" the aircraft time to benefit Angel Flight with me at the controls?

Does the answer to this change if I am a commercial-rated pilot with a 2nd-class or better medical? Can I then accept reimbursement of the fuel? Aircraft? Let's say some company or charity owns an aircraft that they make available for use to fly Angel Flights. Assuming I'm properly rated, etc., can I as a commercial pilot with proper medical then volunteer to fly said aircraft on the Angel Flight, with no out of pocket expenses or reimbursement to me, under part 91? (Or does it now become a Part 135 operation?) I presume--correctly, I think--that I could NOT fly such a "provided aircraft" as a private pilot, as the flight time would be considered "reimbursement", even though the flight was done to benefit a charity.

If, as a PP, my mother-in-law gives me funds ("here's some gas money--go fly!") to use to do a mission, does that violate FARs? If not, then what is the difference if I get that money from another party (such as a reimbursement for fuel from a charity?).

Thanks for the replies, and I look forward to the answers.

Troy