(13) Commission Regulation (EU) 965/2012 allows certain flights such as cost-sharing flights and introductory flights to be performed in accordance with the rules applicable to non-commercial operations of non-complex aircraft. There is, therefore, a need to ensure that the privileges of pilots established in Regulation (EU) 1178/2011 are consistent with this approach.
(14) Therefore, it should be allowed to have flights of those categories identified in Regulation (EU) 965/2012 to be piloted by PPL, SPL, BPL or LAPL holders.
From past experience 'Definitions' have not been EASA's strong point.
To prevent any confusion I trust they will clarify what they mean by 'Cost Sharing', 'Pleasure Flight', 'Trial Flight' and 'Trial Lesson' and stating exactly what requirements need to be met in order for these to take place legally. eg: For 'Trial Flights' any minimum experience levels, or medical requirements for the pilot - through a club or just anybody.
I realise I am coming at this from a UK point of view (where there has not
previously been such a thing as a paid for 'Trial Flight') but I can foresee
confusion between 'Trial Fights' and 'Trial Lessons' and between 'Cost Sharing',
'Pleasure Flights' and 'Trial Flights'