The Wingly FAQ is carelessly worded.
Art 6(4a) of the AIr Ops regulation says:
By way of derogation from Article 5(1) and (6), the following operations with other-than complex motor-powered aeroplanes and helicopters, balloons and sailplanes may be conducted in accordance with [Part-NCO]:
(a) cost-shared flights by private individuals, on the condition that the direct cost is shared by all the occupants of the aircraft, pilot included and the number of persons sharing the direct costs is limited to six;
In the Basic Regulation
‘complex motor-powered aircraft’ shall mean:
(i) an aeroplane:
with a maximum certificated take-off mass exceeding 5 700 kg, or
certificated for a maximum passenger seating configuration of more than nineteen, or
certificated for operation with a minimum crew of at least two pilots, or
equipped with (a) turbojet engine(s) or more than one turboprop engine
More recently, multi-engine turboprops have been permitted to operate under Part-NCO rather than Part-NCC, but a strict reading of the regulation does not permit them to be used for cost-sharing.
A Mooney is clearly an "other-than complex motor-powered aeroplane" and is eligible for cost-sharing.
Last edited by bookworm; 26th May 2017 at 11:54.