In this US, i believe it is common practice to use PPLs for business. Unfortunataly, in the UK there is a CPLs/ATPLs flying jets for business and PPLs flying grandma to norwich in a spamcan attitude.
I understand both sides of the argument, but i think that CAA need to have a flexible attitude on this issue. I agree that the interests of commercial operators and professional pilots need to be protected. iI know that there' s a tiny minority who will try to abuse the situation.
I think that the legislation should be changed to allow business flyers to make better use of PPLs and also to make the CPL more useful. I think a lot more can be done without compromising safety.
While you try to digest Ludwig's question, i think i'll throw in another for the aske of argument.
Is it illegal for a third party to pay for flight training e.g. parents, GAPAN, airlines?
Capt. M