Sensible Flyer
3rd Jan 2012, 21:30
Easy question. Does anyone know of a business which leases aircraft for private use? Nearest I can find is Aviation Rentals at Bournemouth, but it seems they lease only to flying schools and not individuals.
I don't think one exists.
If a business like this did exist, who would be interested? It would offer modern, cheaper to run aircraft such as SportCruiser, Flight Design CT series, Eurostar etc rather than 1960's Cessnas and Pipers.
My feeling is that a lot of syndicates are built around the older aircraft because of the lower capital cost. However with that come punishing maintenance and fuel costs which leads to little actual flying.
I'm thinking there's a market for a business that would allow the average PPL holder access to modern aircraft for less than the costs they have endured whilst training for their licence.
Say £100 a month and £20/hr dry? With limited subscriptions per aircraft to ensure decent availability.
It just might fly (excuse the pun!).
I don't think one exists.
If a business like this did exist, who would be interested? It would offer modern, cheaper to run aircraft such as SportCruiser, Flight Design CT series, Eurostar etc rather than 1960's Cessnas and Pipers.
My feeling is that a lot of syndicates are built around the older aircraft because of the lower capital cost. However with that come punishing maintenance and fuel costs which leads to little actual flying.
I'm thinking there's a market for a business that would allow the average PPL holder access to modern aircraft for less than the costs they have endured whilst training for their licence.
Say £100 a month and £20/hr dry? With limited subscriptions per aircraft to ensure decent availability.
It just might fly (excuse the pun!).