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Pleasure Flying AOC

Old 18th Jan 2015, 09:46
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Pleasure Flying AOC

Please, have any Pruners got advice/references/manuals on establishing a Pleasure Flying (A to A) AOC? Can I do it with a twin?

I am a retired commercial pilot and thought I might try and create a job or two for pilots at the start of their careers.
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Old 18th Jan 2015, 09:59
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You may wish to start by viewing this link and the other pages that feed from it.
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Before thinking about an AOC, I suggest you need to build a business plan that will withstand scrutiny. Base? Catchment population? Utilisation? Costs?

Can you do it with a twin? Yes, of course. You can also, with some limitations, do it with a single. Read EU-OPS and the ANO, they will give you the detail - but you know that already.

Remember the old adage that the way to get a small fortune in aviation is to start with a large one!
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Talk to SWFS they had a member who ran an AOC with a twin, they will be able to put you in touch with someone who can explain all the pitfalls.
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Suggest you have a chat with Classic Wings over at Duxford. Whilst what they do is a bit niche, for the pleasure flying they hold an AOC for A to A on single and multi-engine aircraft.

I think you will find the CAA charges and processes for the AOC and other costs such as CAA fees for examiners to conduct the LPC/OPCs eye-wateringly expensive.

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Pleasure Flying AOC

Thanks to all respondents. Have done some research but good to have respondents suggestions.
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