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A sport pilot shares flight costs with a passenger. What is the rule?

The pilot must pay at least half of the operating expenses.

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  1. The pilot must pay at least half ✔
  2. The passenger may pay all of it
  3. The pilot may charge extra to earn a profit

Why: Sport pilots may share only fuel, oil, airport expenses or aircraft rental fees. The pilot must pay at least half of the operating expenses. Carrying passengers for compensation or hire is not allowed.

Huh, didn't know that: Sharing expenses is not the same as being paid; compensation or hire is separately prohibited.

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Answer: The pilot must pay at least half. Sport pilots may share only fuel, oil, airport expenses or aircraft rental fees. The pilot must pay at least half of the operating expenses. Carrying passengers for compensation or hire is not allowed.

  1. 14 CFR 61.315 (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/api/renderer/v1/content/enhanced/current/title-14?part=61&section=61.315
    provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenses, or aircraft rental fees. You must pay at least half the operating expenses of the flight.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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