So where does this ultimately end? Are angel flights, pilots n paws, and other charitable flights now going to require a commercial license since the pilot might be deriving some form of goodwill and/or flight time? Certainly third party’s receive some benefit. If this might be the case, I am sure you will see fewer patients and animals transported by well-meaning private pilots.
I am sure many an animal has gotten a “free” ride in many experimental aircraft as well as numerous certificated models. I am not sure I fully understand what the difference is between my CFI giving me free instruction in my certificated 177 vs. my experimental RV10. Is this ultimately a way to clamp down on experimental aircraft sales?