Operating Policies
Operating Policies
This page is intended to make rental requirements, expectations, and common questions easy to understand before you begin the approval process.
Straightforward expectations
The goal is a clear and professional rental experience. Requirements, scheduling, checkout expectations, and aircraft care standards are presented here so qualified pilots know what to expect from the start.
Pilot Requirements
Rental approval is built around qualification, currency, and safe operation of the aircraft.
Qualification standards
Applicants should be ready to demonstrate that they meet the baseline requirements for aircraft rental approval.
- Hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate
- Maintain current pilot qualifications and legal currency
- Provide accurate pilot experience information during review
- Be prepared to operate within published rules and limitations
Approval expectations
Approval is not based only on an application form. It also depends on readiness to complete the full onboarding process.
- Complete a checkout flight before solo rental access
- Meet rental insurance requirements before release
- Review operating rules and required documents carefully
- Demonstrate a practical, safety-oriented approach to flying
Rental Policies
The operating approach is designed to stay simple, predictable, and respectful of both the aircraft and other pilots.
Scheduling and billing
Scheduling expectations are intended to support reliable access without unnecessary complexity.
- Coordinate scheduling clearly and honor reserved time
- The aircraft rents at a wet rate using the Hobbs meter
- Communicate cancellations or delays as early as possible
- No-shows or late changes should be avoided through prompt communication
Aircraft care and operating expectations
Every renter is expected to treat the aircraft with the same discipline and care they would expect from others.
- Return the aircraft in clean, orderly condition
- Report discrepancies, maintenance concerns, or damage promptly
- Operate conservatively in line with aircraft limitations and policies
- Help preserve a dependable rental experience for the next pilot
Checkout Process
The path to approval follows the same simple operating flow used throughout the site.
Step 1
Apply
Submit the application so pilot qualifications, experience, and contact information can be reviewed.
Step 2
Insurance & Review
Complete the insurance process and review the operating rules, rental expectations, and required documents.
Step 3
Checkout Flight
Fly with the Chief CFI to confirm aircraft familiarity, operating expectations, and readiness to rent.
The process is designed to be practical and straightforward so approved pilots can move from review to scheduling with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers are intended to cover the most common pilot questions before you need to reach out directly.
The aircraft is intended for qualified pilots who meet certificate, currency, insurance, and checkout requirements. At a minimum, renters should hold a Private Pilot Certificate and be prepared to complete the approval process before solo access is granted.
No. Local base access is helpful, but pilots do not need to be based at Augusta Regional Airport to apply. The main requirement is meeting the review, insurance, and checkout standards before scheduling flights.
Yes. Cross-country use is part of the intended mission profile, provided the trip fits operating expectations, scheduling commitments, and any insurance or checkout limitations that apply to the renter.
Overnight use may be allowed when it aligns with scheduling and operating expectations. Details should be confirmed during review so trip plans, aircraft care, and return timing are clear in advance.
The published rate is $170 per hour wet on the Hobbs meter. Fuel is included, and the goal is straightforward pricing without hidden fees or unclear billing practices.
Scheduling is handled with the expectation that pilots communicate clearly, respect reservations, and coordinate changes promptly. The process is intended to stay simple, practical, and predictable for approved renters.
Safety decisions come first. Weather delays, postponements, or cancellations should be communicated as early as possible so scheduling can stay orderly and the aircraft can be used responsibly.
Insurance approval is required before rental access is granted. Applicants should expect to complete the insurance application, meet any carrier requirements, and satisfy any pilot experience conditions that apply before checkout completion.