Renting planes

[mrzippo]

At my local aircraft rental place, it costs around 100 dollars an hour to rent a cessna... I'm just wondering how it could be possible for a casual pilot to rent an aircraft for a cross country trip for a week. seems kinda of pricey... What is the cheapest way to rent an aicraft for extended periods of time? without owning your own, or knowing someone who will lend you one.

 

[LR25]

Join a flying club, usually its cheaper than just renting from an FBO.

The one I like is, an FBO will have a 1972 172 for 55 an hour, or you can rent the new 172 for 105 an hour, mmmkay.

The good ole days are gone.

 

[pilotman2105]

Well, the newer C172 usually have nice avionics, but I agree that it seems odd there is a $50+/hr difference in the prices.

Ditto what LR25 said... join a flying club. Great way to meet a lot of people and more wallet friendly rates. I've been part of one for three years now and love it.

 

[midlifeflyer]

I just know this is a stupid question, but they're not planning to charge you more that $100/hour based on the Hobbs and perhaps a daily minimum, are they? Daily minimums can be negotiable.

Not saying it's cheap (it's not) but how much are we talking about here?