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I was trying to find on AOPA information about plane rentals.
What my question is,
Is there a network/club one can join to rent in various cities without wasting time and money for two or three hour check ride?

Thanks for any info.
 
Don't get your hopes up too high.
This scheme has been tried numerous times in the past.
Problem is that they based at very few airports and are not well supported by the pilot population (lack of airports, high density traffic airports only, etc...) and they fold due to lack of support. (They don't base them where people need/want them)
Good idea, bad implementation.
I've yet to see one last more than 1-2 years
 
The rental network idea has failed so many times that the odds for future success aren't good but, MAYBE instead a compromise system, whereby a network of instructors at rental facilities could vouch for the qualifications of a given renter pilot, based upon the renter's prior checkouts in the given aircraft model by one or more CFIs in the network?
 
I think that there would need to be some sort of network of guided CFI's with similar standards for that to work well as there are some CFI's I know of that I would not just take their word for a good checkout. I also know I have been asked to do checkouts for guys who just came from another rental FBO where I am sure they got a similar checkout and have been dramatically less than impressed in some key safety areas probably due to lack of practice and proficiency.
Now that I have an aircraft that I can rent out I see more value in the current system as it puts local eyes on guys that might prove to be trouble in the near future. It is painful for the 80% who are just fine, but I suspect the percentage of high risk factor pilots is high enough to justify it.

Ryan

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RyanShort1 said:
I think that there would need to be some sort of network of guided CFI's with similar standards for that to work well as there are some CFI's I know of that I would not just take their word for a good checkout. I also know I have been asked to do checkouts for guys who just came from another rental FBO where I am sure they got a similar checkout and have been dramatically less than impressed in some key safety areas probably due to lack of practice and proficiency.
Now that I have an aircraft that I can rent out I see more value in the current system as it puts local eyes on guys that might prove to be trouble in the near future. It is painful for the 80% who are just fine, but I suspect the percentage of high risk factor pilots is high enough to justify it.

Ryan



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Yes, a network, with a standardized practical procedure and test standards, it could have a short concept name like: Practical Test Standards.

Just kidding....

By definition and implementation, the longstanding FAA PTS should be enough but, it has always been just a little shy of being totally enough. Hence, the local 1-2 hour ground/flight checkout will continue to be with renter pilots for a long time.
 
Dave Krall CFII said:
Yes, a network, with a standardized practical procedure and test standards, it could have a short concept name like: Practical Test Standards.

Just kidding....

By definition and implementation, the longstanding FAA PTS should be enough but, it has always been just a little shy of being totally enough. Hence, the local 1-2 hour ground/flight checkout will continue to be with renter pilots for a long time.
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A lot of renters wouldn't pass PTS judging by watching some of their landings...

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Thanks for the info.
I have over 10 hours in a 172. Everytime I have wanted to rent one, it has been a minimum of 2 hours and mostly closer to 3.

Sounds like we have opportunities here to bring either cfi's on board or flying clubs or both.

Harder than it sounds.
 
When I vacationed in the Outer Banks, there were a few names of CFIs on the bulletin board and a reference by the local airport manager. I did a quick pattern, got signed off, and took the plane for about 6 hours HOBBS. I have also found names in the back of the Atlantic Flyer.
When visiting CA and NV, I just took the CFI with me. That got me their checkout, a 'free' tour guide, and a familiarization flight.
Since every FBO is different, and usually the rules are set by insurance, you might get a 10 minute checkout or 5 hour checkout. Call ahead.
 
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