What must a cost-sharing advert include?

Under NCO.GEN.102(i) it must state that the flight is a private arrangement not conducted in accordance with CAT safety standards, and give the start and end locations, the date you are available, your licence type, your medical certificate or declaration, your total hours and your hours on the advertised type in the three months before the advert is placed.

Who can place the advert?

Under NCO.GEN.102(i) the advert must be placed by the pilot intending to operate the flight. For permit aircraft and microlights, ANO 2016 article 13(3) allows the pilot or operator of the flight to place it.

Does this apply to posts in social media groups?

The rules apply to any advertisement or promotion of the flight and make no exception for social media. Whether a casual post in a closed group counts is not settled, so the cautious approach is to include all seven items whenever you promote a flight.

Can I let passengers choose where and when to fly?

CAP 1590 (guidance), paragraph 23, says flights should not be advertised as an offering of a flight to any destination and time at the determination of a passenger. Advertise a flight you have planned, which passengers can join.

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Aircraft

Certified (Part-21)

Permit or microlight

Start location

End location

Use the start location again for a local flight.

Date you're available

Aircraft type (optional)

Licence type

Medical certificate or declaration

Total hours flown

Hours on type, last 3 months

Before the advert is placed.

Seats available (optional)

Anything else (optional)

Your advert

Cost-sharing flight: [start] to [end].

Date: I am available to fly on [date].

About me: PPL(A) holder with a Class 2 medical. [total] hours total, including [hours] hours on the advertised type in the last 3 months.

Costs: we share the direct costs of the flight (fuel, oil, airfield charges and aircraft hire) equally between everyone on board, me included. Nobody pays more than an equal share.

Please note: this flight is a private arrangement not conducted in accordance with CAT safety standards.

The 7 required items

Safety statement
Start and end locations
Date you are available
Licence type
Medical certificate or declaration
Total hours flown
Hours on type in the last 3 months

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Frequently asked questions

What must a cost-sharing advert include?: Under NCO.GEN.102(i) it must state that the flight is a private arrangement not conducted in accordance with CAT safety standards, and give the start and end locations, the date you are available, your licence type, your medical certificate or declaration, your total hours and your hours on the advertised type in the three months before the advert is placed.
Who can place the advert?: Under NCO.GEN.102(i) the advert must be placed by the pilot intending to operate the flight. For permit aircraft and microlights, ANO 2016 article 13(3) allows the pilot or operator of the flight to place it.
Does this apply to posts in social media groups?: The rules apply to any advertisement or promotion of the flight and make no exception for social media. Whether a casual post in a closed group counts is not settled, so the cautious approach is to include all seven items whenever you promote a flight.
Can I let passengers choose where and when to fly?: CAP 1590 (guidance), paragraph 23, says flights should not be advertised as an offering of a flight to any destination and time at the determination of a passenger. Advertise a flight you have planned, which passengers can join.

Read the full rules in advertising cost-sharing flights and NCO.GEN.102(i) explained. The generated text is a starting point and not legal advice; you remain responsible for what you publish.