Harropster
Read CAR 47(1) twice.
Read CARs 206(1), 2(7)(d) and 2(7A) thrice.
It will all become easier once Dick and his ‘taskforce’ produce the simpler versions, but during the intervening decade or so you will need to understand the current rules.
Dr O: Note the word ‘also’ in the scenario. There’s a mix of company employees (who don’t pay for their seat) and company subcontractors (who do pay for their seat) on the flight. You therefore don’t satisfy 2(7)(d) or 2(7A), whether or not you as pilot pay for your own seat or do it for free.