12. If a pilot operates under the rules of BasicMed, they can still

Under the BasicMed regulations, a pilot can share the operating expenses of a flight with passengers, provided that the pilot pays at least a pro-rata share of the expenses. BasicMed also places certain limitations on pilots, such as flying at altitudes below 18,000 feet MSL, flying at airspeeds of 250 knots or less, and operating an aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of no more than 6,000 pounds.