Aircraft Rental

The Hierarchy of Aircraft Rental Is Real

One of the things you learn when you begin flight training is that sometimes the airplane you are slated to fly that day will be rented to someone else, and you will be put into another airplane, or, in some cases, your flight canceled.

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Renting an Airplane Isn’t Always Easy. Here’s Why.

To rent a car in the United States you have to be at least 25 years old, have a valid credit card, and hold a valid driver’s license. After a few minutes of paperwork, and you’re out the door. Renting an airplane is nowhere near that quick or easy—aircraft rental involves a logbook review, an […]

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Starr Gate Insurance App Debuts for Renter Pilots

Starr Aviation, part of Starr Insurance Companies of New York, New York, has introduced its Starr Gate app tailored for renter pilots. The iPad-based program allows pilots to buy insurance on a month-to-month basis, as well as annually, and they earn discounts for participating in the flight scoring option offered through a partnership with CloudAhoy. […]

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FAA Says Blackbird Should Be Operating Under Part 135

It stands to reason that if a passenger pays for a charter flight, they’re entitled to expect a significantly better level of safety than if they accept a free ride from a neighbor in their single-engine trainer. That’s because the FAA has said, “Pilots who transport paying passengers must have the required qualifications and training, […]

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OpenAirplane, FlyOtto Shut Down Operations

OpenAirplane and FlyOtto ceased operations on December 29, 2019. The aircraft rental and charter services sought to make processes easier and with less hassle for pilots and prospective passengers. Co-Founder and President Rod Rakic cited a discrepancy between the stated desire of pilots to use the OpenAirplane service and the numbers that actually showed up […]

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