Cost Sharing
I took a friend flying a few months ago, and we shared the cost of the flight, which was 40mins in a C152. I flew him over his house and home town etc. After landing he told me how much he enjoyed the flight, having previously been a very nervous passenger in jets, and this was his first small plane experience.
He was due to come up with me last weekend after I invited him to fly with his uncle in a PA28, who also wants to fly over his house, but cancelled at the last minute. He now tells me that it is wrong for me to be sharing the cost of the plane, as I only want to fill the seat to help build my hours. Is it so wrong of me to share the cost? I know I am legally allowed to do so, and I cant see any harm in this at all? Although, it does help me build hours (and experience), I cant see this as a reason why I shouldnt ask for an equal share of the cost from the people I invite to fly with me.
Needless to say, I wont be inviting him again, but I am very concerned this may happen with other friends who I fairly regularly take flying and share costs. Am I missing something here? Has anyone else experienced such an issue?