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.

You may wish to start by viewing this link and the other pages that feed from it.

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!

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.

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.

ifitaint...

Pleasure Flying AOC
 

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