I know that's the case for 135 operators. Part 91 can hire below that. Aerial application, traffic monitoring, pipeline patrol, skydiving, and banner towing can all be done with just a commercial. I'm just looking for something to help build time until I can get my cfi. A little money coming in is better than no money coming in... :/ I would even be ok with flying for some of the folks out of the fly in community over here at spruce creek for next to nothing...most of the problems come from insurance. A lot of companies won't insure below 500 tt.