Aircraft RENTAL RATES - 2005??

[minitour]

Glad I didn't have autopilot on my ride. It made it a little more fun...something about doing a no gyro hold at an outer marker in actual that just...how do I say it? Really excites me.

Seriously, I'm glad they put that requirement in there because I could see problems coming up when people buy a plane and don't know how to use the autopilot correctly and then try to shoot an approach with it. Kudos to the feds for that one.

As for the IPC, it's just a representative number of tasks from the PTS. I couldn't tell you if that includes a coupled approach or GPS approach to be required or not, but I can tell you that if the plane has autopilot or GPS, I will be requiring it for an IPC before I'll sign the person off...just MHO though.

-mini

 

[mattpilot]

thx guys ...

I gotta try a AP-coupled approach once - sounds like fun

As for the IPC, i already had one once (cheaper to do 2 approaches than 6 ) and the instructor never brought it up. I don't suppose you guys know when the AP-coupled approach got into the PTS?

 

[sqwkvfr]

I don't suppose you guys know when the AP-coupled approach got into the PTS?

From what I understand it's been within the last couple of months.

 

[cforst513]

DCA's prices

I just got some info from Delta Connection Academy. Here's what they charge for instruction and how many hours you will take (on average):

Cessna 152 is $54.00 with 56.5 hours
Cessna 172 is $54.00 with 45 hours
Piper PA-28R is $54.00 with 28 hours
Piper Seminole is $54.00 with 20 hours
Their Frasca FTD's are $54.00 for single and multi-engine piston 37 hours
Their Frasca CRJ FTD is $70.00 3 hours

Here's what they charge for aircraft/flight training devices per hour and the hours you will fly them:

Cessna 152 is $78.00 with 75.5 hours
Cessna 172 is $99.00 with 45 hours
Piper PA-28R is $139.00 with 28 hours
Piper Seminole is $199.00 with 20 hours
Single engine Frasca is $76.00 with 33 hours
Multi-engine is $113.00 with 4 hours
CRJ FTD is $160.00 with 3 hours

That gets you through CFI. Hmmmm, expensive much? I think so.

 

[mayday1]

From what I understand it's been within the last couple of months.

I believe it was Oct '04.

 

[huncowboy]

I went to the Unversity of Illinois, got a degree in business......but did my flight training on the side. Paid $38/hour in a C152 and an additional $10/hr with an instructor.

you got ripped on the instructor, he would have done it for free

 

[Velvet Jones]

Any Kansas State University rates?

I hear that Kansas public schools have some really good rates and relatively new aircraft. This is due in part to the fact that Cessna and Beechcraft (Ratheyon) are KS companies. What's the scoop?

I would find it hard to believe that anyone could offer better training than me, Velvet Jones! Learn more about flight training at the Velvet Jones School of Technology!

 

[StrykerFL]

Here are the prices from Air Orlando Aviation at Orlando Executive Airport:

DA-20: $93.00
2004 DA-40 W/G1000: $149.00
C-172SP: $111.00
C-182T: $139.00
2004 C-182T W/G1000: $149.00
SR-22: $209.00
PA-32: $150.00
PA-34: $170.00
Citibria: $126.00
MOTUS Simulator: $89.00
DA-42 Twin Star on order (summer 2005)
BE-76 Duchess here by Feb 1

Most of their fleet was destroyed by Hurricane Charley so about 60% of it consists of new aircraft. All of the fleet with the exception of their Seneca and Cherokee 6 are 2001 models or newer. Extremely well maintained.

 

[check6]

Go Sioux!

 

[Illini Pilot]

right now at University of Illinois, the rates are:

Archer - 97
Arrow - 128
Seminole - 237

pretty decent except for the seminole...i did my private before coming to college and it cost about 8000k part 61 for about 80 hrs, and my multi was about 2000k. also graduated with a degree in finance. just thought i would post this for more reference to some of the other university flight schools. (also, instructor rates are "included" in the cost of tuition)

 

[TrafficInSight]

hahahahaaaa.....

SJSU affiliated flying club:

50$ wet C-152
65$ wet C-172

instruction capped at 25$


However I'd say ERAU is almost worth it just to not have to fight the university to get the education you're paying for.

 

[Purpledog]

when I'm not flying the heavy metal.

Since when is a rinky-dink 320 considered heavy? Is this guy serious?

You guys do the MATH......look at the money I saved to get my time and ratings.......and I'm now flying for JetBlue at age 28!!

Wow you're my hero. I would have loved to fly in college rather than study BS Poli Sci from left wing commie profs. If you're company is still around in 32 years then maybe you can brag, history indicates otherwise.

 

[2000flyer]

I'll be dating myself but when I started it was $11.50 per hour for a C-150 and $6.50 and hour for the instructor. Times have changed.

I'm with you CLD. My "Cessna Discovery Flight" was a $10 coupon. I joined a local flying club where my dues were $15 a month (pluse $200/year membership if memory serves). I rented a C150 for $10/hour, a 172 for $17/hr. Later in life working for an FBO, I got the "employee" rate on a 172 for $15/hour (normal rate was $17/hr). Instruction was $7/hr. I did my ME in a Seneca for $69/hour.

Oh the days...

2000Flyer

 

[Snakum]

I'll be dating myself but when I started it was $11.50 per hour for a C-150 and $6.50 and hour for the instructor.

Geezus! Is it true you walked point for the three wise men and pulled KP at the Last Supper?

And I thought my ass was old.


Minh
(Started in 1995 when a rat C150 was $48 plus $12 for the drunken Dutch kid who taught at the local goat track in Knightdale, NC. )

 

[Milkdud99]

Isn't it amazing what Mommy and Daddy will fork out to their UND and ERAU college kids so they can be a "glamorous" airline pilot?? Christ!

I went to the Unversity of Illinois, got a degree in business......but did my flight training on the side. Paid $38/hour in a C152 and an additional $10/hr with an instructor.

You guys do the MATH......look at the money I saved to get my time and ratings.......and I'm now flying for JetBlue at age 28!!

good job with the jet blue job... in five years when u cost to much you wont have a job!! see where the University of ILL. gets you then!