Volunteer Pilot Support Act

This bill allows volunteer pilots operating charitable flights for 501(c)(3) organizations to be reimbursed for actual operational costs (like fuel, rental fees, or lodging) without triggering commercial aviation regulations. It defines "covered flights" as those conducted by volunteer pilots meeting specific safety certifications (e.g., private pilot license, 500+ hours) and ensures reimbursement does not constitute "compensation" under federal law. The bill exempts compliant pilots and organizations from certain FAA operating rules (e.g., air carrier requirements) and prohibits enforcement actions against good-faith compliance until regulations are finalized. It directly affects volunteer pilot organizations and individual pilots arranging flights for charitable purposes under IRS 501(c)(3) status.