Aircraft hire in Greece

[barleyhi]

I am a flying instructor in Australia and am visiting the island of Santorini, in Greece in early May with my family.

Can anyone advise if it is possible to hire a six seat twin or single from the island. I have flown most Cessna and Piper twins as well as Partenavia. My total time is 14000 hrs and I'm instrument rated.

Thanks in advance

[rebel76]

Hi there! I am not an owner but I can give you some information. You may contact Panaero international (tel.01-9645272). They have a Seneca. Also, try Aeroservices (tel.01-6844633,6845094) they operate Tampicos/Trinidads/Tompagos. Last one, is Global aviation(tel.01-6815050).If I am not mistaken they rent Pipers, altough I do not know which types.

[rebel76]

Sorry... I forgot to mention that these flying clubs are based in Athens. I am not sure if you will find anything on the island.
Most of the flying clubs operate from Marathon airport (1 hour drive from athens) while few from Athens Intl. airport.

[MFALK]

Is it easy to rent an aircraft with a UK CAA PPL or do you need to validate the licence / sit for an air law exam / check rides etc.? Any info much appreciated!

[rebel76]

I think you will be needing a pilot license issued by the greek civil aviation authority. Anyway, just to be sure, give them a call (tel.01-9889001). One thing I can tell you for sure... To get the greek license you must pass a written exam (10 subjects) and a checkride. Eveything is in greek language. One last thing... The cost to rent a 4-seat aircraft(Cherokee,C172,Tampico)is around 45.000 DRS
and for twin-engines (seneca) is around 110.000 DRS. (1 Drachma equals 340 USD)

[This message has been edited by rebel76 (edited 29 February 2000).]

[Cocooner]

Further to the tel nbrs above I can give you an e-mail address for Panaero.
It is [email protected]. I used them a couple of years ago to fly to JTR too and they were ok!
They are operating SenecaII and Cherokee6. As far as I know you will need a check flight, but you can get more info through their e-mail.

JTR is a dream place! Enjoy it!

[rebel76]

Hey cocooner! Are you an old student from Panaero? I used to train there!