FCA Flight Center - Rental Policy

Rental Policy

Aircraft may be rented to qualified pilots following completion of a thorough checkout with an FCA Flight Center Flight Instructor. Minimum of 5 hours in type is required
All pilots must maintain currency as defined in FAR 61.57. Additionally, renter pilots are required to fly an FCA Flight Center aircraft every 60 days. Pilots outside of the 60-day currency require a check ride with an instructor.
Student Pilots must fly at least each 60 days after initial solo endorsement, and comply with FAR 61.87. Additionally, student pilots must check in with the chief pilot or his representative prior to flight.
Renter pilots must have renters insurance with a minimum hull value of $10,000.
All Solo Renters, returning evenings, weekends or after hours, will provide a copy of a valid Credit Card.

FCA Flight Center requires the following flight hours for FULL DAY rental of its aircraft. (FULL DAY is defined as 7 or more hours during the business day, or more than 1 consecutive day). 3 hours/day on weekdays Mon - Fri, 4 hours/day on Sat, Sun and Holidays
The renter is responsible for tie down fees, overnight parking, landing fees, handling fees, preheat fees and deicing when not at the Fitchburg Municipal Airport.
Renters will be reimbursed fuel charges at the current FCA rate provided original fuel receipts are turned in and on the day the aircraft is returned.
Flight training in FCA Flight Center aircraft will only be conducted with FCA Flight Center flight instructors unless specifically approved by the Chief Pilot.

FCA Flight Center pilots are permitted to land only at public use airports with a hard surface and runway length of 2000 feet or more unless approval is obtained from the chief pilot.
Aircraft parked overnight must be tied down or parked inside a hangar.

Refrain from smoking, eating and drinking in any FCA Flight Center aircraft.
All aircraft must be returned in a clean condition or cleaning charges will be assessed.
Aircraft damage during rental will be assessed at the current rate for repairs.
Upon accepting an aircraft for flight, pilots will report any un-airworthy or housekeeping condition to FCA personnel prior to flight. Failure to notify FCA Flight Center prior to flight will result in the assumption of responsibility by the last pilot flying the aircraft.
Renter pilots will be responsible for damage to aircraft not properly tied down and secured.

Twenty-four hour cancellation notice is required.
No-Shows on scheduled aircraft and/or instructor will be assessed the current NO-SHOW fee.
Management reserves the right to reschedule to a different aircraft at their discretion.