Dallas area training/rentals?

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Whether or not work cooperates with me - I have an upcoming project that's going to put me in the Dallas (Lancaster) area for several months. Not being home, I don't want to stop flying for a while and it would be good to fly in another place.

Does anyone have experience with clubs or rental organizations in the Dallas area? I'll be there long enough that a club might make sense if there's not a big buy in.

Thoughts?
 
Head up to the Lancaster airport and ask around. I know there are a couple of planes for rent there, but they arent advertised very well. i think its mostly word of mouth or papers posted on bulliten boards.

after that, check out HQZ. Mesquite aviation is great, ask for Josh. He's a really nice guy, and great instructor.
 
There's also Monarch at TKI and ADS
 
ntbjounin said:
Head up to the Lancaster airport and ask around. I know there are a couple of planes for rent there, but they arent advertised very well. i think its mostly word of mouth or papers posted on bulliten boards.

after that, check out HQZ. Mesquite aviation is great, ask for Josh. He's a really nice guy, and great instructor.
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Midway Regional (KJWY) would be another good choice near Lancaster.
 
Cool, thanks...I've done the "go on the road for work and not fly for six months" thing before and I don't want to repeat it...

I'm liking what I see from RFC...
 
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bflynn said:
I'm liking what I see from RFC...
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I'm thinking more and more about joining. ADS used to seem so far away, but now I get there pretty quick with the 183/GBT route (and that will only improve when the 183 expansion is complete). Having access to a faster plane would be nice for longer trips--Gaston's run in a 172 seemed to take longer than necessary. ADS is also a common destination for the Angel Flight missions I like to fly...
 
What are the alternatives for a HP aircraft in DFW? There are a couple out there, but most don't just let you take them for the weekend. Monarch had/has a T182T and T206H I used to rent. At the time the 206 was $315 an hour and the 182 something like $250. This is when RFC was $165 for a Bo.

This is a BIG problem in GA IMO.
 
Alexb2000 said:
What are the alternatives for a HP aircraft in DFW? There are a couple out there, but most don't just let you take them for the weekend. Monarch had/has a T182T and T206H I used to rent. At the time the 206 was $315 an hour and the 182 something like $250. This is when RFC was $165 for a Bo.

This is a BIG problem in GA IMO.
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Two R182 (retract 182s) at MarcAir at 52F, both available for trips with no daily minimums. www.marcairaviation.com

If you're looking at clubs, Six4aSix at FTW has a Cherokee Six and a C177.

There are Bonanzas in the RFC Dallas flying club at Addison. www.rfcdallas.com

Metro Flyer Club at Denton (DTO) has a 182P and V35 Bonanza: http://www.metroflyersclub.com/



I'm sure there's more.
 
Metro flyer at DTO is an equity club with 16 positions. Last I heard there was a slot open. $3000 or $3500 buyin, $300 a month dues, $100/hr wet for the 182. Unknown if there is a fuel surcharge.

On the C177 front... I've been looking closer at those and am gravitating there. I'm open to talking with folks about teaming up on one.
 
AggieMike88 said:
Metro flyer at DTO is an equity club with 16 positions. Last I heard there was a slot open. $3000 or $3500 buyin, $300 a month dues, $100/hr wet for the 182. Unknown if there is a fuel surcharge.

On the C177 front... I've been looking closer at those and am gravitating there. I'm open to talking with folks about teaming up on one.
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Looks like you are also on the line for the memberships outstanding debt (up to $15K).

I would rather dip my foot in the pool.
 
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