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On Sun, 23 Jul 2006 16:17:40 GMT, john smith wrote:

In article ,
Greg Copeland wrote:

Is there a website which makes it easy to find a rental in a city and/or
at an airport of your choosing? The plane I trained in was fine for
training but it's a well used trainer. For local flights, I'm okay with
using it but for some longer flights I'd prefer to rent something else.
The flight school I'm at does have other craft, but not at prices I'm
willing to way. Besides, most of those "other" are complex and I do not
have my complex endorcement. And so, I'm left wondering if there is an
easy way to locate planes to rent? Any such site?

If you specify a city or town, the folks on this group can refer you to
specific recommendations as to FBO's to contact.
If renting from an FBO, count on a minimum two-hour check out flight
before they will rent to you. Call ahead and make an appointment for the
time you will be there. Ask what paperwork and proof of insurance you
need to bring.

Why a 2 hour check, depends on the pilot?
I did the 1 hour minimum in Honolulu and they completed my BFR and let
me rent a C172. More important was the ground school as I was not
familiar with Class B operation as I'm from UK. Twice only 1 hour at
Titusville in Florida before flying to Bahamas and 30 mins in Venice
Florida before flying along the coast and to the Keys.

I have been told it is for insurance purposes.
When I rented in Oregon five years ago, I was keeping the aircraft
overnight on a multiday trip, which may also be another reason for the
two hours.

I am pleased to hear some areas are only 1 hour or less. Where those
local only flights?