Aerial Photography
A photographer acquaintance, has asked if I could take him flying in a light aircraft for some aerial shots.
I assume that if 'valuable consideration' is given [or promised] then the flight ceases to be 'private' and becomes 'aerial work'. Also, that 'aerial work' requires a professional licence. If these assumptions are correct [?], then could anybody please answer the following?
Flight operated as 'private':
1. Can I be paid for my services as the pilot [i.e. as I hold a professional licence]?
2. Can the aircraft hire be shared with a non-pilot [i.e. the photographer]?
Flight operated as 'aerial work':
1. Do flying clubs generally require an AOC [or any other CAA permissions] to authorise such a flight?
2. Can the aircraft hire and my services be paid for by the photographer?
Thanks