Haha not true, I'm monitoring in case anybody says anything useful.

F-1 visa regulations does prohibit employment during the time of study, I am well aware of the regulations.

https://www.uscis.gov/working-united...and-employment

My goal is to just utilize at least my flight instructor certificate or fly once a month to keep my currency, I am not getting paid which isn't illegal. I believe this is no different than giving a friend a flight review and you don't charge him.