Would you take more family trips if you had room for all the family members? How fussy are you about appearance and working order of components? Are you willing to make some personal sacrifices to fly? Can you get along with an older car if that helps you afford an airplane?
What does the ego want to fly? Will you be happy owning a Cessna when you really want a Cessna ? Now is the time to be honest with oneself. Is the thrill of a high-performance aircraft, or in the case of a Cessna , an extra engine, really worth the extra expense?
How do you feel about sharing? Would a partnership work for you? Do you like sharing, or would this defeat the purpose in buying in the first place?
What is the availability of aircraft rentals at the local airport? Each FBO should have a schedule of some sort where you can see who has reserved specific aircraft and when they are available. Find an airplane you want to rent, find a slot where your schedule matches up with an opening, and reserve the airplane.
Asking about how that reservation system works might be a good thing to do when on the checkout flight. Some things you might be asked to do at the beginning of the flight include recording the starting Hobbs and tach times. As we discussed at the beginning you are charged by the engine hour for your rental in the vast and overwhelming majority of cases.
Some meters operate off an oil pressure switch, others work based on when the master switch is on, but all of them will be running while the prop is turning. How this information is recorded varies between FBOs. Either way it is imperative that you make sure you are accepting an aircraft that is properly documented or else you might be paying for more engine time than you actually used.
If you find any discrepancies you should report them immediately. You might also want to bring some gear with you to make your life easier. The next pilot will appreciate it. Just like we recorded the starting Hobbs and tach times we now need to record what they are at the end of the flight. The difference between those two values is the time you will be billed for and can put in your logbook.
Wherever you picked them up from be sure to return them promptly as soon as you are done. The only way it will be fixed is if someone voices their concern, and I guarantee that they will be happier that you told them than frustrated about the work to be done. Take advantage of the privileges and fly the wings off something.
Your email address will not be published. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Skip to content Not everyone has the cash to buy and maintain an airplane. How Airplane Rental Fees are Calculated Before we get started, a quick note about rental rates and how they are calculated. There are, of course, exceptions to this rule. Which we will get to shortly, but first… Become a Properly Certificated Pilot The first step is probably fairly self explanatory.
Currency Requirements As a pilot you should be aware of your personal currency requirements, things like three full stop landings in the last three months to carry passengers in a VFR flight. Overnight Rental Fees One of the biggest thrills in private aviation is the ability to fly to another city, stay overnight, and fly back whenever your hangover has dissipated the next morning. Size of the Fleet This one is pretty much common sense.
Pilot Limitations The last question might be the most important. Schedule a Checkout Flight Typically an FBO will have no idea who you are or what your skill level is when you walk up. Accept Read More. Close Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website.
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