Wow, well thats some pretty strong artillary to go into a stage check, and checkride with. I am going to examine this discussion closesly, highlight the FAR's that back it up, and study hard, and hopefully they will either agree with me, or through our disagreement - agree with me how "unclear" the FAR's really are leading too so many different interpretations.
This whole discussion has been very helpful, I have one more question. Whats the deal with the contract and private carriage. What sortuf contract are you talking about, is it a legal agreement to only take them, or their company etc.?
Thanks!