I don&#x27;t see how this is even a question. If you go through pilot training for a single engine land license (basic flight license) you go through all of the different categories and their restrictions.<p>One of such restrictions is that unless you have a Commercial license, you can&#x27;t take compensation for the flight[1]. Even so far as to have a passenger pay for a &quot;$100 hamburger.&quot; [2]<p>[1]FAR 61.113(a) states that &quot;no person who holds a private pilot certificate may act as pilot in command of an aircraft that is carrying passengers or property for compensation or hire; nor may that person, for compensation or hire, act as pilot in command of an aircraft.&quot; The legal definition of &quot;compensation&quot; is broader than just meaning that money was exchanged. If the pilot gains any economic advantage, it could be considered compensation--for example, the acquisition (and thus building) of flight time, or the fostering of business goodwill, and excessive reimbursement of flight expenses, including payment for meals or lodging.<p>[2]<a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;$100_hamburger" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;$100_hamburger</a>