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"And how you can fly them on a PPL!"
That will be an interesting read and I am sure will be a hot debate here, again.



It's a UK magazine, so as long as they are dealing with European airspace and registration the FAR's do not apply.
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I'm probably wrong, but I think that you can fly jumpers on a PPL as long as you're not being paid. I think some people do it do build up hours?

I'm sure there's more to it than that though.



If anyone is being paid, such as the DZO, then the pilot would be violating the FAR's.

There was a case a few years back (non jumping related) where a pilot flew some people to party in the Bahamas (?). The person hosting the party was charging people to attend but the pilot flew a few guest to help out and did not get paid a cent. His license was suspended because someone was getting paid. This was an article in AOPA so I may be a little off on some of the details.

On the other hand, if a private pilot flew jumpers and it was in no way related to a commercial operation, and he didn't charge more than a pro rated share of expenses, then it may be OK. But when dealing with the FAA, it's better to be safe than sorry.

These are U.S. rules, of course.

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But when dealing with the FAA, it's better to be safe than sorry.



Even when flying a UK registered plane in the UK, as discussed in a UK publication?

Wow. I didn't realize the FAA was really that bad!
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But when dealing with the FAA, it's better to be safe than sorry.



Even when flying a UK registered plane in the UK, as discussed in a UK publication?

Wow. I didn't realize the FAA was really that bad!



Sorry, I didn't think I would have to explain that this was in reference to the U.S. I assumed most semi intelligent people would understand that. Obviously I was wrong. I don't think you will find a lot of private pilots from the UK flying people to a party in the Bahamas.

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But when dealing with the FAA, it's better to be safe than sorry.



Even when flying a UK registered plane in the UK, as discussed in a UK publication?

Wow. I didn't realize the FAA was really that bad!



Now really...

He begins with "But when dealing with the FAA..."

He also pointed out that he is talking about rules in the USA, "These are U.S. rules, of course."

If you are flying a UK registered aircraft, in the UK, then you are not dealing with the FAA.

How clear does he have to make it?

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But when dealing with the FAA, it's better to be safe than sorry.



Even when flying a UK registered plane in the UK, as discussed in a UK publication?

Wow. I didn't realize the FAA was really that bad!


Now really...

He begins with "But when dealing with the FAA..."

He also pointed out that he is talking about rules in the USA, "These are U.S. rules, of course."

If you are flying a UK registered aircraft, in the UK, then you are not dealing with the FAA.

How clear does he have to make it?


Just to be fair, I edited to add "these are U.S. rules, of course". Although I did add it before I read Dave's post. I was editing while he was posting.

I thought I should add that in case there was some confusion. :S

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The editor of the magazine has provided me a PDF of the article however, it is a 5MB file even in low-res.

Is it possible for the mods to accept this file and make a link for others to see? It is OK with the Editor of Loop Magazine to post a copy of the PDF.
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If you are flying a UK registered aircraft, in the UK, then you are not dealing with the FAA.

How clear does he have to make it?



Riggerpaul, I can probably explain him better.
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