Another topic got me thinking about rental rates, I want to know what other people are charging, because I have a TECNAM Bravo on lease back so am I priced right? Could I reasonably charge more? Also I'm still taking lessons so, is my instructor charging a competitive amount. Thought other people would also like to have an idea of the going rates, so here goes.
These prices are in the San Francisco Bay area where gas prices are relatively high. The school I use (http://sterling-flight.com/t/Aircraft.html) charges (per hour):
PPL and Sport Pilot Instruction: $45
1998 Cessna 172: $118
1979 Piper Archer: $110
1973 Cessna 150: $75
and my TECNAM Bravo: $99
Rental/Instructor Rates
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Rental/Instructor Rates
Chuck
Here's what my local FBO is charging.
2008 Flight Design CTLS- $84.00 per hour
2008 Gobosh 700S- $84.00 per hour
Instructor- $35.00 per hour
The Flight Design CTSW that I trained in cost $80.00 per hour. They also have a 1995 Piper Archer III, but I don't know what the hourly rate is.
I'm sure that things are less expensive here in the croplands of north central Ohio, so we might be comparing apples and oranges.
2008 Flight Design CTLS- $84.00 per hour
2008 Gobosh 700S- $84.00 per hour
Instructor- $35.00 per hour
The Flight Design CTSW that I trained in cost $80.00 per hour. They also have a 1995 Piper Archer III, but I don't know what the hourly rate is.
I'm sure that things are less expensive here in the croplands of north central Ohio, so we might be comparing apples and oranges.
Chuck - here are the rates (best I can remember them) from our local FBO before it closed down a few months ago:
Cessna 152: VFR $78.21/hr
Cessna 172N: IFR $103.39
Cessna 172R: IFR $115.75
Piper Warrior: IFR $96.12
Piper Arrow: IFR $121.12
CFI: $41/hr
I'm pretty sure the CFI didn't get all the $42/hr; the FBO took part of it. Renters, including students, were also required to carry their own minimum $10,000 aircraft damage insurance, plus at least $100K liability.
And before the FBO was bought out by FreedomJets, they had maybe five hours rental (total for all planes) each week.
Tom
Cessna 152: VFR $78.21/hr
Cessna 172N: IFR $103.39
Cessna 172R: IFR $115.75
Piper Warrior: IFR $96.12
Piper Arrow: IFR $121.12
CFI: $41/hr
I'm pretty sure the CFI didn't get all the $42/hr; the FBO took part of it. Renters, including students, were also required to carry their own minimum $10,000 aircraft damage insurance, plus at least $100K liability.
And before the FBO was bought out by FreedomJets, they had maybe five hours rental (total for all planes) each week.
Tom
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CSP's Rental Rates
Chesapeake Sport Pilot rents the Sky Arrow (2) , Tecnam Eaglet (1), Tecnam Sierra (2) and Tecnam Echo (1). Our rates range from $80 to $100 depending on the aircraft and whether you are block rate or hourly. Our instruction is $35/hour.
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Yes, I think we have been told by AOPA and some others that we are the largest operation doing Light Sport. We own all but one airplane. The ownership allowed us to pick the aircraft we thought were best suited for instruction and to maintain the high level of quality. It also allowed us to grow to meet demand. I think as of a few weeks ago we had 88 active Sport Pilot Students.
We have been able to keep our rates low enough to make the affordable pilot certificate a reality but still stay in business.
We have been able to keep our rates low enough to make the affordable pilot certificate a reality but still stay in business.
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LSA Instruction / Rentals
We have a Cessna 172 IFR, a Piper Warrior, a Skylark LSA and a Breezer LSA.
Skylark:
Breezer:
All of our rentals are $69/hr DRY.
Our instructor rate is $35/hr.
http://www.SkyViewAviation.com
Skylark:
Breezer:
All of our rentals are $69/hr DRY.
Our instructor rate is $35/hr.
http://www.SkyViewAviation.com
Block / Rental
2007 Diamond DA42 N485AG $280 $290
2005 Diamond DA40 N204SG $150 $155
2003 Diamond DA40 N807ER $116 $121
2003 Diamond DA40 N263DS $121 $126
2002 Piper Warrior N9855S $116 $121
1978 Piper Warrior N8295X $116 $121
2003 Diamond DA20 N939AF $105 $110
2003 Diamond DA20 N678CS $105 $110
1971 Cessna 172 N9899G $106 $111
1979 Cessna 172 N53603 $106 $111
1998 Cessna 172 N8348M $116 $121
1979 Cessna 152 N69103 $80 $85
1978 Cessna 152 N48725 $80 $85
1980 Cessna 152 N48590 $80 $85
1972 Piper Seneca N4855T $221 $231
2007 Remos N5625T $89 $94
1978 Piper Arrow N237PA $130 $138
1972 Piper Seneca N852AT $221 $231
Precision Simulator AATD $75 Per Hr.
Elite Simulator APCATD $33 $35
Instruction $44 $44
Multi Engine Instruction $47 $47
Chief Flight Instructor $50 $50
Insurance $2.50 Per Hr.
US Aviation Group. Denton Texas
www.usaviationgroup.net
2007 Diamond DA42 N485AG $280 $290
2005 Diamond DA40 N204SG $150 $155
2003 Diamond DA40 N807ER $116 $121
2003 Diamond DA40 N263DS $121 $126
2002 Piper Warrior N9855S $116 $121
1978 Piper Warrior N8295X $116 $121
2003 Diamond DA20 N939AF $105 $110
2003 Diamond DA20 N678CS $105 $110
1971 Cessna 172 N9899G $106 $111
1979 Cessna 172 N53603 $106 $111
1998 Cessna 172 N8348M $116 $121
1979 Cessna 152 N69103 $80 $85
1978 Cessna 152 N48725 $80 $85
1980 Cessna 152 N48590 $80 $85
1972 Piper Seneca N4855T $221 $231
2007 Remos N5625T $89 $94
1978 Piper Arrow N237PA $130 $138
1972 Piper Seneca N852AT $221 $231
Precision Simulator AATD $75 Per Hr.
Elite Simulator APCATD $33 $35
Instruction $44 $44
Multi Engine Instruction $47 $47
Chief Flight Instructor $50 $50
Insurance $2.50 Per Hr.
US Aviation Group. Denton Texas
www.usaviationgroup.net
AcuWings in Renton, WA :
Besides conventional aircraft we have Evektor SportStar that rents for $110/hr wet. If you buy 10 hours in advance the cost goes down to $99/hr.
Baha Acuner
www.AcuWings.com
Besides conventional aircraft we have Evektor SportStar that rents for $110/hr wet. If you buy 10 hours in advance the cost goes down to $99/hr.
Baha Acuner
www.AcuWings.com
Light Sport Training in Seattle Area
www.AcuWings.com
www.AcuWings.com
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