Captain
Final Approach
So, I'm flying an owner and his friends from the Bahamas to the US. He has a lot of friends and its going to take three trips over two days. I called Customs for inbound clearance and was informed they automatically have to inform the FAA because its so many flights.
I assume the issue is the FAA being suspicious of unauthorized charter. I also assume someone from the local FSDO will be showing up to ask some questions. Anyone have experience with this? I'm being paid, obviously, but I have no knowledge of any payment being made to the aircraft owner.
If it comes up would they be allowed to pay for anything like fuel / fees? Or does the owner have to eat the entire cost?
I assume the issue is the FAA being suspicious of unauthorized charter. I also assume someone from the local FSDO will be showing up to ask some questions. Anyone have experience with this? I'm being paid, obviously, but I have no knowledge of any payment being made to the aircraft owner.
If it comes up would they be allowed to pay for anything like fuel / fees? Or does the owner have to eat the entire cost?