Originally Posted by
Clinton McKenzie
But, according to CASA's own answers, you can have "7,8,9,10 adult pax / POB" an aircraft with a pilot who holds only a private licence as PIC, even if it's not a 'cost-sharing' flight. I'm not sure why you're focussing on only one answer to one question which was about cost-sharing. If a flight does not involve 'hire or reward' it isn't an air transport operation, whether or not it's a cost-sharing flight.
im not focussing on one part. in just making the distinction
*6 seats and below PPL can be PIC and can cost share,
*above 6 seats PPL can be PIC but cannot accept any $ (ie precludes cost sharing)
succinct?