Trying to find multi-engine aircraft owners

[jergar999]

I found the thread where I posted a copy of the letter:

http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?t=24369

 

[Lead Sled]

A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, I did something similar. I wrote the letter and mailed it out. I only got one response, but it resulted in a great relationship - I flew part-time for the company for 5 years. After I left to move on to greener pastures, I got phone calls and inquiries from them for nearly 3 years making sure that I was happy at my new job and offering me a position full-time if I ever wanted to move back. Don't expect the whole world to come knocking at your door; but remember, all it takes is one.

'Sled

 

[float-flyer]

RefugePilot

Check your PM

 

[Medicryan]

Forgive me if I am wrong, but wouldn't that be illegal since you cannot advertise yourself as a commercial pilot.

 

[float-flyer]

Forgive me if I am wrong, but wouldn't that be illegal since you cannot advertise yourself as a commercial pilot.

Where does it say "you can't advertise yourself" as a commercial pilot?

 

[jergar999]

You can't hold out, which is a whole other topic altogether, but you can certainly offer your services for compensation. If I used the company airplane and charged random people for seats that I had advertised at a certain price then that would be holding out, which would require a Operating Certificate and Operating Specifications under 14 CFR Part 121,125, or 135.

 

[icefr8dawg]

Being an owner I get lots of requests from folks to fly with me, rent the plane (an aztec and a j-3) share time, instruct, etc. The biggest problem I have with others flying the twin is that it just costs an enormous amount of money to maintain and things tend to break when it's flown a lot. I use it a couple of times a month for the usual little trips and even then I get the occasional busted starter, cracked exhaust or avionics screwup. It just costs so much money to fix things that the couple hundred bucks from renting the plane isn't worth the expense of repairing the common breakage items. This is what you'll be running up against.
I think you'll have more luck with folks that are having trouble affording their twin but want to take the pilot type trips to Oshkosh or Sun 'n fun, split expenses and be happy about it. Weekend lunch trips etc. I believe EAA has a share a ride section on their website.

 

[AWACO]

This could be huge for those of you needing multi time

 

[pgcfii2002]

Try Ameriflight out of BUR and OAK.....

 

[Lead Sled]

This could be huge for those of you needing multi time

Probably not. You've got to have something to offer. If you simply hope to find someone who will let you ride a long and log the time you'll probably be dissappointed. Like I said earlier, don't expect the whole world to come knocking at your door...but, if you've got some experience and can find the right set of circumstances it could work for you.

'Sled