Ways to scam some cash with an airplane

drew · June 1st, 2005, 19:08

This is a brainstorming thread to think up ways a pilot can earn some cash on the side. I'd appreciate anything you've heard of, no matter how far fetched.
Thanks

ComplexHiAv8r · June 1st, 2005, 21:34

First all, need a commerical to get paid for pilot.

1. Pet Transport
2. Photography (there is a thread on this)

Chris_Ford · June 1st, 2005, 22:18

3) Rob banks and getaway in the plane.

Oh wait, that didn't work too well to that guy a few weeks ago...

IndianaPilot · June 1st, 2005, 22:57

aerial paintball bombing

wheelsup · June 1st, 2005, 23:00

[ QUOTE ]
First all, need a commerical to get paid for pilot.

1. Pet Transport
[ QUOTE ]

Wouldn't you need a charter certificate for that? I thought it was "persons or property for hire" etc. etc.

~wheelsup

ComplexHiAv8r · June 1st, 2005, 23:09

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3) Rob banks and getaway in the plane.

Oh wait, that didn't work too well to that guy a few weeks ago...

[/ QUOTE ]
Helicopter ?

ComplexHiAv8r · June 1st, 2005, 23:11

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
First all, need a commerical to get paid for pilot.

1. Pet Transport
[ QUOTE ]

Wouldn't you need a charter certificate for that? I thought it was "persons or property for hire" etc. etc.

~wheelsup

[/ QUOTE ]

Not sure, I thought some made a comment that there is an organization doing, and its like transporting patients. I could be incorrect on this.

EatSleepFly · June 1st, 2005, 23:20

There is. It's not "for hire," (non-profit organization).

It's along the same lines as Air Lifeline, or Angelflight, I believe. Don't need a commercial ticket to do it, but can't get paid for it either (and have to pay pro-rata share).

Grabo172 · June 1st, 2005, 23:59

Wing Walking...

GatorFC · June 2nd, 2005, 00:14

Drug Running...

...

, for those that are so challenged.

Mavmb · June 2nd, 2005, 01:02

Isn't that a big business in Florida with tiny GA planes? Not looking for a new job or anything but I think I saw a TV special on that once..

crashmbern · June 2nd, 2005, 09:20

there is a need for white coffee to be brought into the US

FlyingNole · June 2nd, 2005, 21:10

White, you say?

Birdman · June 3rd, 2005, 10:09

You could be an international mercenary, and live a Han Solo kind of life with your own "Millenium Falcon".

wheelsup · June 3rd, 2005, 15:50

[ QUOTE ]
Drug Running...

[/ QUOTE ]

I had a student offer to set me up with a "friend" that did that. He said one or two runs and I'd be set for the year ($$ wise). This was down in FLA.

I said no thanks, and voided his solo. Never flew with him again

. Turns out he was one of the northwest's biggest dealers....

Oh the joys of Pt. 61 instruction

.

~wheelsup

sigmetron · June 21st, 2005, 17:10

What about GPS parachute pizza delivery baked on a DC 3, and Parachuted with a returnable GPS chute steering device to the recipiant

lancair360 · July 10th, 2005, 00:29

I have friend in the funeral industry who suggested I ferry the corpses of those who die out of state and need to be transported back to their funeral location. Looked in to it and it seems pretty lucrative but I'm not sure if I could get over that creepy feeling of having a dead body in the back.

Anyone have any experience with this?

GatorFC · July 10th, 2005, 02:59

Talk about "deadheading".

ba-da-bump!

Sorry, had to take the shot.

mtsu_av8er · July 10th, 2005, 09:48

[ QUOTE ]
I have friend in the funeral industry who suggested I ferry the corpses of those who die out of state and need to be transported back to their funeral location.

[/ QUOTE ]

Everybody says that.

It's a charter - part 135.

Bluto · July 10th, 2005, 09:52

[ QUOTE ]
...I'm not sure if I could get over that creepy feeling of having a dead body in the back.

Anyone have any experience with this?

[/ QUOTE ]Have a friend who did some of that in South America. The only interesting story was one time when the family of the deceased couldn't afford the normal freight aircraft (a metro, I think?) so they had to do the transport in a C-206. They sat the individual in the right seat next to him for the flight. Apparently, the body made some creepy noises due to pressure changes associated with climbs/descents.

The problem with scamming cash with an airplane is that there are so many hobby pilots out there trying to recoup some of their costs that most markets tend to saturate.

Things to consider:
-Pipeline patrol
-traffic watch
-banner tow (depending on aircraft type)
-Aerial photography
-Fire spotting
-or, my favorite: airplane + CFI = flight school!

flightmedic · August 17th, 2005, 00:45

[ QUOTE ]
I have friend in the funeral industry who suggested I ferry the corpses of those who die out of state and need to be transported back to their funeral location. Looked in to it and it seems pretty lucrative but I'm not sure if I could get over that creepy feeling of having a dead body in the back.

Anyone have any experience with this?

[/ QUOTE ]

I have been a Paramedic / Fire Capt. for 8 yrs now and have transported more "bodies" than I can even remember. Believe it or not, (if there is no trauma involved) looking at a corpse is very calming. Most of the time they look at peace. Maybe it's just me because I've had some MAJOR trauma calls but it really isn't that big of a problem. In my opinion anyway. All it is is just a container. The person isn't really there anymore. As long as you can respect and show courtesy towards the body and family, you will be fine.

Brent

flyingmaniac · August 20th, 2005, 20:56

How about controlling/flying model airplanes in the right seat while someone else is flying the airplane. Think of it as target practice on peoples homes...

I mean target practice on stationary vehicles.

TexasFlyer · August 24th, 2005, 02:10

TAB made a lot of money quick. It seems easy. Just go convince a bunch of fools you have an airline and for $100K up front you will train them how to fly for you.

June 1st, 2005, 19:08	#1
drew Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: KDAB Posts: 5	Ways to scam some cash with an airplane This is a brainstorming thread to think up ways a pilot can earn some cash on the side. I'd appreciate anything you've heard of, no matter how far fetched. Thanks

June 1st, 2005, 21:34	#2
ComplexHiAv8r Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: OH or is it MX?? Posts: 4,848	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane First all, need a commerical to get paid for pilot. 1. Pet Transport 2. Photography (there is a thread on this)

June 1st, 2005, 22:18	#3
Chris_Ford Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,329	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane 3) Rob banks and getaway in the plane. Oh wait, that didn't work too well to that guy a few weeks ago...

June 1st, 2005, 22:57	#4
IndianaPilot Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 423	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane aerial paintball bombing

June 1st, 2005, 23:00	#5
wheelsup Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: _ Posts: 5,494	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane [ QUOTE ] First all, need a commerical to get paid for pilot. 1. Pet Transport [ QUOTE ] Wouldn't you need a charter certificate for that? I thought it was "persons or property for hire" etc. etc. ~wheelsup

June 1st, 2005, 23:09	#6
ComplexHiAv8r Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: OH or is it MX?? Posts: 4,848	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane [ QUOTE ] 3) Rob banks and getaway in the plane. Oh wait, that didn't work too well to that guy a few weeks ago... [/ QUOTE ] Helicopter ?

June 1st, 2005, 23:11	#7
ComplexHiAv8r Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: OH or is it MX?? Posts: 4,848	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] First all, need a commerical to get paid for pilot. 1. Pet Transport [ QUOTE ] Wouldn't you need a charter certificate for that? I thought it was "persons or property for hire" etc. etc. ~wheelsup [/ QUOTE ] Not sure, I thought some made a comment that there is an organization doing, and its like transporting patients. I could be incorrect on this.

June 1st, 2005, 23:20	#8
EatSleepFly Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ?? Posts: 4,600	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane There is. It's not "for hire," (non-profit organization). It's along the same lines as Air Lifeline, or Angelflight, I believe. Don't need a commercial ticket to do it, but can't get paid for it either (and have to pay pro-rata share).

June 1st, 2005, 23:59	#9
Grabo172 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Peterborough, NH Posts: 1,281	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane Wing Walking...

June 2nd, 2005, 00:14	#10
GatorFC Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: da' Bayou Posts: 1,687	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane Drug Running... ..., for those that are so challenged.

June 2nd, 2005, 01:02	#11
Mavmb Old Skool Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,169	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane Isn't that a big business in Florida with tiny GA planes? Not looking for a new job or anything but I think I saw a TV special on that once..

June 2nd, 2005, 09:20	#12
crashmbern Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 509	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane there is a need for white coffee to be brought into the US

June 2nd, 2005, 21:10	#13
FlyingNole Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 2,090	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane White, you say?

June 3rd, 2005, 10:09	#14
Birdman Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 5	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane You could be an international mercenary, and live a Han Solo kind of life with your own "Millenium Falcon".

June 3rd, 2005, 15:50	#15
wheelsup Old Skool Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: _ Posts: 5,494	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane [ QUOTE ] Drug Running... [/ QUOTE ] I had a student offer to set me up with a "friend" that did that. He said one or two runs and I'd be set for the year ($$ wise). This was down in FLA. I said no thanks, and voided his solo. Never flew with him again . Turns out he was one of the northwest's biggest dealers.... Oh the joys of Pt. 61 instruction . ~wheelsup

June 21st, 2005, 17:10	#16
sigmetron Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 7	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane What about GPS parachute pizza delivery baked on a DC 3, and Parachuted with a returnable GPS chute steering device to the recipiant

July 10th, 2005, 00:29	#17
lancair360 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 16	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane I have friend in the funeral industry who suggested I ferry the corpses of those who die out of state and need to be transported back to their funeral location. Looked in to it and it seems pretty lucrative but I'm not sure if I could get over that creepy feeling of having a dead body in the back. Anyone have any experience with this?

July 10th, 2005, 02:59	#18
GatorFC Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: da' Bayou Posts: 1,687	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane Talk about "deadheading". ba-da-bump! Sorry, had to take the shot.

July 10th, 2005, 09:48	#19
mtsu_av8er Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Utopia Posts: 12,567	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane [ QUOTE ] I have friend in the funeral industry who suggested I ferry the corpses of those who die out of state and need to be transported back to their funeral location. [/ QUOTE ] Everybody says that. It's a charter - part 135.

July 10th, 2005, 09:52	#20
Bluto Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 182	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane [ QUOTE ] ...I'm not sure if I could get over that creepy feeling of having a dead body in the back. Anyone have any experience with this? [/ QUOTE ]Have a friend who did some of that in South America. The only interesting story was one time when the family of the deceased couldn't afford the normal freight aircraft (a metro, I think?) so they had to do the transport in a C-206. They sat the individual in the right seat next to him for the flight. Apparently, the body made some creepy noises due to pressure changes associated with climbs/descents. The problem with scamming cash with an airplane is that there are so many hobby pilots out there trying to recoup some of their costs that most markets tend to saturate. Things to consider: -Pipeline patrol -traffic watch -banner tow (depending on aircraft type) -Aerial photography -Fire spotting -or, my favorite: airplane + CFI = flight school!

August 17th, 2005, 00:45	#21
flightmedic Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: wishing I was flying instead.......... Posts: 70	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane [ QUOTE ] I have friend in the funeral industry who suggested I ferry the corpses of those who die out of state and need to be transported back to their funeral location. Looked in to it and it seems pretty lucrative but I'm not sure if I could get over that creepy feeling of having a dead body in the back. Anyone have any experience with this? [/ QUOTE ] I have been a Paramedic / Fire Capt. for 8 yrs now and have transported more "bodies" than I can even remember. Believe it or not, (if there is no trauma involved) looking at a corpse is very calming. Most of the time they look at peace. Maybe it's just me because I've had some MAJOR trauma calls but it really isn't that big of a problem. In my opinion anyway. All it is is just a container. The person isn't really there anymore. As long as you can respect and show courtesy towards the body and family, you will be fine. Brent

August 20th, 2005, 20:56	#22
flyingmaniac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TN / ATL Posts: 633	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane How about controlling/flying model airplanes in the right seat while someone else is flying the airplane. Think of it as target practice on peoples homes... I mean target practice on stationary vehicles.

August 24th, 2005, 02:10	#23
TexasFlyer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 377	Re: Ways to scam some cash with an airplane TAB made a lot of money quick. It seems easy. Just go convince a bunch of fools you have an airline and for $100K up front you will train them how to fly for you.

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