> On #4, the FAA actually has multiple levels of safety. No, you're misinformed. From an operating standpoint, when you carry more than 10 pax, all operators a

> On #4, the FAA actually has multiple levels of safety. No, you're misinformed. From an operating standpoint, when you carry more than 10 pax, all operators are treated like an airline. There are different Parts but the end effect is the same for 121 and 135: https://www.avweb.com/features/full-text-of-the-faas-new-one-level-of-safety-rules/ https://www.avweb.com/features/full-text-of-the-faas-new-one... "One level of safety" is an FAA term, and describes their philosophy when there are paying passengers.