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Is a second class medical required for a non-profit op where the pax are paying a donation fee for the ride, but the pilot(s) are not compensated?
Yes of course, but that wasn't the question - the question is whether or not you need a 2nd class medical...or perhaps I should have asked - 'can a private pilot fly an airplane for a non-profit that charges for the rides but the pilot receives no compensation (other than free flight time).Note that there are a slew of other requirements other than the medical certificate if you're going to do that.
The mere fact that the operation is "not for profit" is not sufficient to waive that requirement if someone is paying for the ride. Unless the flight meets all the criteria in 91.146, it will require a CP ticket and a Second Class medical (among other things, including a 100-hour inspection).Is a second class medical required for a non-profit op where the pax are paying a donation fee for the ride, but the pilot(s) are not compensated?
The mere fact that the operation is "not for profit" is not sufficient to waive that requirement if someone is paying for the ride. Unless the flight meets all the criteria in 91.146, it will require a CP ticket and a Second Class medical (among other things, including a 100-hour inspection).
Okay perhaps I should explain the situation - 501c3 organization that gives rides in a large transport category airplane (2 flight crew required). All the legal details of operating the aircraft for rides have been taken care of by the museum. I am Comm AMEL, SIC rated in the aircraft and current in the aircraft.....but my 2nd class medical has lapsed into a 3rd. I am not an employee of the museum.
If I want to sit right seat in the aircraft while it is conducting rides, do I need to renew my 2nd class?
How large?Okay perhaps I should explain the situation - 501c3 organization that gives rides in a large transport category airplane (2 flight crew required).
(3) The airplane or helicopter has a maximum of 30 seats, excluding each crewmember seat, and a maximum payload capacity of 7,500 pounds;
By that you mean you have an SIC type rating for this aircraft on your certificate?All the legal details of operating the aircraft for rides have been taken care of by the museum. I am Comm AMEL, SIC rated in the aircraft
That will depend on how big the plane is. If it meets the 91.146 requirement above, and the letter is sent to the FSDO, and they don't tell you "no," you should be OK. If it's bigger, you'll need an LoA from the FSDO to do this regardless of what certificate you have, and then it will depend on what it says in the LoA.If I want to sit right seat in the aircraft while it is conducting rides, do I need to renew my 2nd class?
It's a DC-3How large?
YesBy that you mean you have an SIC type rating for this aircraft on your certificate?.
That will depend on how big the plane is. If it meets the 91.146 requirement above, and the letter is sent to the FSDO, and they don't tell you "no," you should be OK. If it's bigger, you'll need an LoA from the FSDO to do this regardless of what certificate you have, and then it will depend on what it says in the LoA.
This doesn't directly answer the question, but CAP's exemptions require a CPL and second class medical for transporting certain non-Air Force and non-CAP personnel or property.