FAQs

Inside view of a small airplane cockpit with an open canopy, showing various gauges and controls with a scenic landscape in the background.

1. How do I hire an aircraft?

  1. Register: Submit your digital profile and pilot documents through our “contact us” button on the website. 

  2. SACAA Check: We verify your license, ratings, and medical on the SACAA portal.

  3. Competency Check Flight: Complete a standard aircraft differences/familiarisation check with a grade-rated instructor, affiliated with an approved ATO (per SACAA CAR 61 currency guidelines).

2. Who can rent the aircraft?

Any pilot holding a valid SACAA-issued (or SACAA-validated foreign) Private Pilot License (PPL), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with the appropriate class or type of aircraft. 

The pilot must meet the currency requirements of SACAA CAR Part 61(including a valid Class 1 or Class 2 Medical Certificate).

3. Can student pilots fly the aircraft?

Yes. Student pilots holding a valid, Student Pilot License (SPL) and current Class 2 Medical may hire our aircraft, provided the flight is:

  1. Authorized and signed off by a flight school (ATO) Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) or delegated flight instructor.

  2. Conducted strictly under the operational control of an approved Part 141 Aviation Training Organisation (ATO).

4. How many passengers can the aircraft accommodate?

Passenger capacity depends on the aircraft being operated and the specific mission requirements. We will confirm passenger capacity, luggage allowances, and operational limitations during the planning process.

5. How do bookings work?

  1. Reservations: Secure your aircraft via our online member portal.

  2. Dispatch: Present your pilot logbook and license at the operations desk with an approved ATO. (CAR 91.03.1).

  3. Return: Complete the post-flight inspection, log the final Hobbs/Tach times, report any defects in the flight log, and return the keys.

6. What happens if weather conditions affect my flight?

Weather plays an important role in aviation operations. If conditions are not suitable for safe flight, we will communicate with you as early as possible and discuss alternative departure times, dates, or available options. Safety will always take priority over schedule.

7. What are the rental requirements?

To comply with SACAA regulations and our hull insurance, you must present:

  1. Valid SACAA Pilot License (with current revalidation/flight review stamp).

  2. Valid Class 1 or Class 2 Aviation Medical Certificate.
    Valid English Language Proficiency rating (Level 4 or higher).

  3. Up-to-date logbook proving CAR 61 recency (e.g., 3 take-offs and landings within the last 90 days for carrying passengers).

  4. Completed and signed dual check flight in our specific aircraft type.

Small white airplane parked on the tarmac of an airport with a yellow line in front of it, surrounded by grass, with trees and a fence in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Book A Charter

Ready To Take Flight?

Our approach combines professionalism, operational precision, and personalised service to deliver aviation solutions tailored to your requirements.

Get in touch today and let's start planning your next journey.