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 one month. Before renting, pilots will be required to become a member of BAT's Albatross Flying Club. Membership is available on a daily, 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 01-February-2009 and take into account the reduction in VAT to 15%.
| Aircraft |
Solo rental per hour |
Dual rental per hour (1) |
Group rate per hour (2) |
Landing fees at Carlisle (3) |
| Two seater IFR (Cessna 152) |
£110.40 |
£140.76 |
£78.25 |
£5.75 |
| Four seater IFR (Cessna 172) |
£129.03 |
£159.05 |
£91.08 |
£7.48 |
| Four seater VFR(AA5) |
£120.00 |
£150.42 |
£84.87 |
£7.48 |
| Four seater full IFR (PA28 Warrior) |
£129.03 |
£159.05 |
£91.08 |
£7.48 |
| Four seater complex, IFR (PA28 Arrow) |
£149.73 |
£179.40 |
£115.92 |
£7.48 |
Notes
- Includes instructor.
- Group members pay an initial joining fee of £500 and a monthly membership charge of £55 in addition to the above hourly rate.
- Group membership includes landing fees at Carlisle Airport.
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