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Robert wrote:
least until I took a look at their rental policies and procedures. I really
didn't like one of them, but am wondering if it is "just me" or if it is a
normal policy with most FBO's.

Every "home made" contract I've ever read has wacky clauses like this.
They almost read like a narrative of a past bad experience the person
writing the contract had.

As others have pointed out, don't be surprised if you interpret FBO
rental agreements to discourage cross country or overnight flights.
I don't own a plane because it's cheaper, I own a plane because I hate
renting (for trips) so much that I never do it. They're a pain to
schedule and even after paying the daily minimums you get hostility from
the FBO and instructors who wanted to use the plane.

On the other hand, as an owner if my plane broke down away from home I'd
have to stay with it, return to it, or get it ferried home if it broke
down. The only advantage I have over renting there is that I get to call
the shots on maintenance with an eye toward avoiding that problem.

--
Ben Jackson

http://www.ben.com/