Renting an airplane is as easy as renting a car?

[@nisachannel7077]

Awesome club. Where I am there are only 4 1970s airplanes, shared by over 60 guys!!!

[@TheAlexIceman]

Things have changed, we have quite a lot on newish Cessnas, Diamonds and Cirruses

[@Reelsimmer]

Awesome video!!

[@Wookierabbit]

Sooooo......the answer to the title question?

[@enaya1268]

Thanks for letting us know hahaha I’m not even going to watch.

[@islandrocker707]

So how much was it for the time you rented it?

[@TheAlexIceman]

About $200 for 1.5 hours of flying. You only pay for the time the engine runs. So the pre-flight time or the time it’s on the ground doesn’t count.

[@samnadim9913]

Really cool

[@TheAlexIceman]

Thank you

[@samnadim9913]

How'd you go start? I want to do this in Miami have zero experience

[@TheAlexIceman]

One of the best places is here SkyEagle Aviation Academy [phone] maps.app.goo.gl/gXsxjb4oFZRpwUDK8?g_st=ic

[@TheAlexIceman]

Otherwise just look for a flight school. And start doing the Ground school early.

[@samnadim9913]

@@TheAlexIceman Thanks So Much!!!

[@jakebroccoli3076]

Do you have to have an instructor with you when you rent if you already have a PPL?

[@TheAlexIceman]

The simple answer is no, once you have your PPL (ticket), you can fly on a single engine aircraft, typically it’s the one you trained on (my case Cessna 172). If I don’t fly for sometime due to my business demands a lot of time, I always take my CFI (instructor) for a flight to make sure I’m current (able to fly all required procedures). If I go somewhere further/longer I take my CFI as a safety pilot. If you decide to fly on more demanding aircraft right after getting your PPL, such as Cirrus SR22 or Vision Jet or Pilatus PC-12 or other similar, you can also do that with you PPL. In that case insurance will require sufficient training in these aircraft and will require you to have an instructor or second pilot (who is rated and experienced) to fly with you all the time until you reach certain number of hours as Pilot in command. To conclude: after you get you PPL you can fly solo and take your friends and family in small aircraft like Cessna 172/182 or the one you used for training. If you feel the route is complex, it’s a good idea to bring a safety pilot or CFI.

[@GusHeck]

My instructor emphasizes minimum contact with the propeller. Especially not doing anything to turn the propeller (I saw you move it at 4:22), if the last person didn't shut it down properly or something is leaking that shouldn't be, there could still be fuel in one or more cylinders, from there it only takes a fault in one magneto to allow a surprise start and serious injury. Also, you were pushing the plane by the propeller (9:45) at the end. Any sort of flaw on the propeller that unbalances the rotation (such as a slight bend) could lead to vibration, which can at a minimum increase the chance of loose bolts, and possibly cause accelerated wear on the crankshaft/bearings and eventual crank or engine issues or eventual failure, or even direct failure of the prop.

[@TheAlexIceman]

Your instructor is not entirely correct or you didn’t understand his point of view. I only turned for half pistons it get into one position to check for hydrolock. It’s only done when I can physically see the keys on the dashboard. If done properly it’s a safety percussion. However, there are two different postings of view on this topic, spinning more than I indicated is dangerous for the very reason you’ve mention plus if somebody forgets to get the keys out and switch off all electrics, this can be a problem. Hydrolock or not, your choice I do it very carefully with the knowledge I have plist only when I visually see keys on the dashboards and masters are off.

[@muhammadsteinberg]

Absolutely not true! It may have been easy during the covid mask wearing days but my recent experience has been horrible. Before and during Covid I owned my own plane so I didn't have to deal with it. I've since sold my plane and now rent. Most places that rent planes are also flight schools. Scheduling is a nightmare. So bad that I'm now airplane shopping again.

[@nisachannel7077]

Can see you’re a renter. You seem to be in a hurry lol