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> Pilot A:  owns a plane and does aerial photography for a business, but
> does not have a current medical or BFR.

> Pilot B (me):  current private pilot w/medical.

> Can I legally fly Pilot A’s plane on an aerial photography flight (with
> him in the right seat) if I pay half the expenses, which in this case
> would just be gas?  Sounds like it would require a commercial
> certificate to me but I thought I’d throw it out there.

IMHO, the way I see it is that you’re renting and flying a plane with a
passenger. If he doesn’t have a current medical and BFR, he’s not a
(current) pilot. This would then fall under the common purpose. If you have
a reason to fly somewhere, you can invite this ‘passenger’ along to snap
pictures and would be able to share the costs.

My question is why Pilot A has a plane and an aerial photography business
and not be current???

As always, check the FAR’s, your local FSDO, the insurance policy, etc.,,,,,
and other’s opinions. It depends on how you state the situation.