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Originally Posted by J Dawg
The FAA allows it under Part 91 because they DON'T view it as a commercial operation. That is why CFIs only need a 3rd class medical. The FAA allows CFIs to be compensated under part 61 for their teaching, not for their flying.
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That is absolutely not true. If you're flying for compensation or hire, it is commercial operation, period. There are plenty of commercial operations that only have to adhere to pt 91. Also, a commercial pilot certificate is necessary to have a CFI.