Then why allow PPL holders to have passengers at all. Why does it magically change when you split a tank of gas with me? I agree, I am skeptical of flying with low hours pilots. I AM a low hour pilot and I&#x27;m skeptical of flying myself!  But it would be perfectly legal for me to take passengers as a PPL holder. It&#x27;s also perfectly legal for me and others to share the flight costs down to a common destination. As long as I don&#x27;t pay less than my fair share. I think saying that something is transformed when I say on a public forum &quot;Hey guys, I&#x27;m going to New Orleans for the weekend. Anyone want to come down and split costs with me?&quot; Is being dishonest.<p>Either passengers can assess the danger, or they can&#x27;t.<p>Paying for half a tank of gas does not change that.