Why can't PPL holders charge for their services?
Apologies if this has been done before, I have searched on this site and googled it as well.
Basic PPL holders are trained and assessed to be proficient at piloting small aircraft in certain limited conditions. There are no limitations on carrying a passenger - except that you cannot charge the passenger for your service.
What is the actual reasoning behind this? The CAA judge you fit to carry passengers, so what is the harm in charging for it? I don't understand this at all. Obviously in real life if you spend £100 on a flight and your mate gives you £75 for doing you a favour then that's just what happens. No-one cares and no-one gets reported.
I'm a low hour PPL student so forgive my ignorance on the topic.