Pilot Requirements for Solo (PIC) Aircraft Rental

Single Engine Fixed Gear Aircraft

200 Horsepower or Less:

  • Airman's certificate (ASEL): Student, Private, Commercial, or ATP

201 - 236 Horsepower:

  • Airman's certificate (ASEL): Private, Commercial, or ATP
  • Pilot Time: 75 hours, or 50 hours in make and model
  • PIC time in aircraft with 201 - 236 horsepower: 5 hours, or 5 hours as PIC in make and model, or completion of an approved training program of not less than 5 hours

237 Horsepower or Greater:

  • Airman's certificate (ASEL): Private, Commercial, or ATP
  • Pilot Time: 100 hours
  • PIC time in aircraft with 237 horsepower or greater: 10 hours, or 5 hours PIC in make and model, or completion of an approved training program of not less than 5 hours

Single Engine Retractable Gear *

200 Horsepower or Less:

  • Airman's certificate (ASEL): Private, Commercial, or ATP
  • Pilot Time: 125 hours
  • PIC time in complex aircraft: 10 hours, or 5 hours PIC in make and model, or completion of an approved training program of not less than 5 hours

Greater than 200 Horsepower:

  • Airman's certificate (ASEL): Private, Commercial, or ATP
  • Pilot Time: 125 hours
  • PIC time in complex aircraft: 25 hours, or 5 hours PIC in make and model, or completion of an approved training program of not less than 10 hours

Multi-Engine Aircraft *

All Horsepower Ratings:

  • Airman's certificate (AMEL): Private, Commercial, or ATP
  • Pilot Time: 250 hours, of which 50 must be in complex aircraft
  • PIC time in piston multi-engine aircraft: 25, or 5 hours PIC in make and model, or completion of an approved training program of not less than 10 hours 1
An Aircraft Flight Check (proficiency flight) with a Flight Instructor employed by SkyVenture Aviation, Inc. is required for each initial make and model aircraft rental regardless of pilot experience.

Currency requirements for Solo (PIC) Aircraft Rental:

  • Student Pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL): Solo aircraft rental is only permitted when specifically authorized by a Flight Instructor employed by SkyVenture Aviation, Inc., on a case-by-case basis. Solo flights not supervised by a Flight Instructor employed by SkyVenture Aviation, Inc. are not permitted.
  • Private Pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL): Unless you have rented a Single Engine Aircraft from SkyVenture Aviation, Inc. within the preceding 60 days, you must pass a proficiency flight (aircraft checkout) in a Single Engine Aircraft with a Flight Instructor employed by SkyVenture Aviation, Inc. prior to solo rental.
  • Commercial Pilot, Airplane Single Engine Land (ASEL): Unless you have rented a Single Engine Aircraft from SkyVenture Aviation, Inc. within the preceding 90 days, you must pass a proficiency flight (aircraft checkout) in a Single Engine Aircraft with a Flight Instructor employed by SkyVenture Aviation, Inc. prior to solo rental.
  • Private or Commercial Pilot, Airplane Multi Engine Land (AMEL): Unless you have rented a Multi Engine Aircraft from SkyVenture Aviation, Inc. within the preceding 60 days, you must pass a proficiency flight (aircraft checkout) in a Multi Engine Aircraft with a Flight Instructor employed by SkyVenture Aviation, Inc. prior to solo rental.
  • For G1000 equipped aircraft: You must pass a one-time aircraft proficiency flight (aircraft checkout) in a G1000 equipped aircraft with a Flight Instructor employed by SkyVenture Aviation, Inc. prior to solo rental.
  • Any exceptions to currency requirements listed above must be specifically approved by the Chief Flight Instructor, SkyVenture Aviation, Inc., on a case-by-case basis.
    • *Must obtain and provide proof of non-owned aircraft insurance (renter's insurance) with combined liability coverage of at least $250,000 and hull damage coverage of at least $5,000. Please call for details.

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