Comparing aircraft rentals and training costs.

On 05/10/07 09:49, Vishvas Vasuki wrote:

Also, how much time might I need to spend reading books to pass the
examination?

Sincerely,
Vishvas Vasuki

Fuel Figure $4/gallon and 8Gal/hr. Total of $32/hour for fuel about $30/hr
for and Instructor. It looks like if you figure $100/hr for the university
flight option you would be real close. The flying club you mention hase an
expensive instructor, IMHO. I would say that option #1 is the less
expensive of the two...

Thanks! Based on the figures you quoted, I did the math, and I agree that
the university club is a better investment. Even if I factor in membership
fees for six months and the initiation fee at the university club, the
hourly cost at the two clubs seem to be $105 and $129 respectively. It
seems to come from the difference in the rental costs and the instructor
costs.

-Vishvas



Does either option provide any insurance for you?

If you are a part owner in the plane, make sure you are listed as a
'named insured' on the insurance policy (or that the policy includes
a 'no subrogation' clause). This will help prevent the insurance company
from coming after you in the event they pay the club for a claim.

Will you be responsible for any deductibles in either case?



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Mark Hansen, PP-ASEL, Instrument Airplane, USUA Ultralight Pilot
Cal Aggie Flying Farmers
Sacramento, CA