Aircraft rental
The entire BAT fleet is available for PPL rental, subject to qualifications and currency. In addition to normal hourly rental, BAT operates a Flying Group, which regular users are invited to join. Full details are below.
Requirements
Pilots wishing to rent BAT aircraft must have a valid and current PPL(A) or NPPL(A). The normal currency requirement is six weeks. Before renting, pilots will be required to become a member of BAT's Albatross Flying Club. Membership is available on a monthly or annual basis.
Booking
To check availability and book flying slots, please contact BAT Ops on 01228 573490. If you make a booking and then find that you are unable to keep it, please let BAT Ops know as soon as possible.
Payment
Payment is accepted by cash, credit/debit cards or cheque.
Table of rental charges
Prices include VAT and are correct as of 12-Apr-2010.
| Aircraft |
Solo rental per hour |
Dual rental per hour (1) |
Gold Group rate per hour (2) |
Landing fees at Carlisle (3) |
| Two seater IFR (Cessna 152) |
£129.16 |
£159.26 |
£93.55 |
£6.00 |
| Four seater IFR (Cessna 172) |
£149.81 |
£179.78 |
£107.58 |
£8.00 |
| Four seater VFR(AA5) |
£138.89
|
£160.67 |
£93.41 |
£8.00 |
| Four seater full IFR (PA28 Warrior) |
£149.81 |
£179.78 |
£107.58 |
£8.00 |
| Four seater complex, IFR (PA28 Arrow) |
£172.37 |
£220.45 |
£134.50 |
£8.00 |
Notes
- Includes instructor.
- BAT Gold Membership Flying Group members pay an initial joining fee of £500 and a monthly membership charge of £53.63 in addition to the above hourly rate.
- Rental includes landing fees at Carlisle Airport for BAT Gold Membership Flying Group members.
|
