Is this 134.5 ?

[dans2992]

Based on what I’ve read, I was under the impression this kind of thing was not strictly legal.

I have to think they must be giving out a list of “suggested” pilots.

Am I wrong?

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=951363911977030

 

[PeterNSteinmetz]

That's an answer but as a private pilot, one has already demonstrated a level of proficiency that enables one to fly with passengers (which the pilot knows because otherwise we're talking about something else entirely) who may offer said pilot money in exchange for a flight.

In other words, what is the underlying reason for why it is illegal for a private pilot to accept money from his friends for a flight. Don't read too much into this - I not advocating it, I just want to know why.

Didn’t BradZ cover the “real” reason?

If you are asking, is there any actual data which suggests that the Part 135 rules improve the safety of the public when hiring a flight, I think that is a different question.