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Open Airplane
Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 10:09 am
by Flocker
Has anyone enrolled, got checked out, or used this service?
http://pilots.openairplane.com/
Re: Open Airplane
Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 8:11 pm
by oldsportpilot
There was a Cessna flight center at KFDK for about forever, and this looks like the same building. Can anyone verify that the CFC is gone now?
Re: Open Airplane
Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 10:44 pm
by Daidalos
I haven't enrolled but know that the local FBO (Mid Island Air Service at KISP) is part of the program. They are offering discounts for prepaid blocks of time. However I haven't checked to see if the same local rates apply to Open Airplane.
The concept a single checkout for multiple FBO's is not original. Back in the 1970's there was a group called "Lafayette Escadrille", same concept. Each participating FBO had to have a standard configuration C172. They didn't make it.
I wonder how they will survive? Will the rates be slightly higher or will it cut into the FBO profit margin? Unless you are going to fly at many FBO's I suspect you may be better getting a local deal. Remember the single checkout deal is only valid for same make and model.