MarkH
Line Up and Wait
Long term, I want to own my own plane. Short term, I am building ratings. I would like to work toward both simultaneously.
This means, ideally, I would like to work on my ratings in planes that have a reputation as "Owner Planes" rather than "Trainer Planes". These planes seem to be just as common as trainers, but they are not advertised for rent.
I understand that many owners would not dream of renting their plane to anyone (and I understand that), but I am looking for tips to find that owner who wants to recoup some of that recent, expensive annual or just have their plane flown (and get a little cash) during a short period where they may not be able to fly.
Some of the planes I would like to get some rental time in (that I am having trouble finding as rentals) include a Cessna 310, a Mooney M20 (ideally C, though an A would be fun too), and a V-tail Bonanza. I am looking to get my multi and complex endorsements, so there would be significant CFI time (and I would be open to letting the owner approve the CFI).
What suggestions would experienced pilots have to find this kind of rental?
This means, ideally, I would like to work on my ratings in planes that have a reputation as "Owner Planes" rather than "Trainer Planes". These planes seem to be just as common as trainers, but they are not advertised for rent.
I understand that many owners would not dream of renting their plane to anyone (and I understand that), but I am looking for tips to find that owner who wants to recoup some of that recent, expensive annual or just have their plane flown (and get a little cash) during a short period where they may not be able to fly.
Some of the planes I would like to get some rental time in (that I am having trouble finding as rentals) include a Cessna 310, a Mooney M20 (ideally C, though an A would be fun too), and a V-tail Bonanza. I am looking to get my multi and complex endorsements, so there would be significant CFI time (and I would be open to letting the owner approve the CFI).
What suggestions would experienced pilots have to find this kind of rental?