Originally Posted by
G-MILF
As someone else has already stated above, there are only two Dave Ibbotson's in the FAA Airman's Database, both are PPL's.
Some facts regarding operation of a N registered aircraft.
Private operation is part 91
The pilot must have a FAA private pilot licence or higher. As an EU citizen he must also have an valid EASA licence as well as well as an FAA licence to operate in EU airspace.
The flight must be for no remuneration pilot and aircraft. However the aircraft may be leased for remuneration by the passenger or a third party from the lessor (owner) for free use of the passenger but note the UK department of transport (not the CAA) must approve the lessor of the aircraft to lease the aircraft when it is flown in EU airspace.
The regulations that apply are written by EASA and the FAA. The CAA only enforces them in UK airspace. In other EU States it is their responsibility to enforce EASA regulations.
Cost sharing does not apply and is not available as it is a N registered aircraft.
Any other type of operation is a public transport operation and would be contrary to both US and EU law in this case.