Rental Agreement
I understand and agree to all of the following conditions and clauses. All rentals are subject to this Agreement and any subsequent amendments hereto. This Agreement, whether signed or not, shall constitute the entire agreement between Air Marion Inc. and the Renter. It supersedes any verbal or other agreement between Air Marion Inc. and the Renter. I understand that violation of this agreement may terminate my rental privileges at Air Marion Inc. and put me solely at fault.
We want you to fly safely and have fun. PLEASE read the following document carefully before you sign it. Ignorance of its contents will not be an acceptable excuse. Flying or training with us is always under the terms and conditions of the latest revision of this document. These rules may change without prior notice. Changes will be posted in the office and/or on our website.
General Operations
All students and renters must complete an Aircraft Review sheet and checkout flight for each Make & Model of aircraft to be rented to demonstrate proficiency.
The pilot-in-command must be a renter with an appropriate aircraft checkout by an Air Marion Inc. instructor.
Pilots may be required to fly with the Chief Instructor at any time, at his discretion.
All flights are to be logged in the aircraft’s binder with renter’s name, date, hobbs and tach.
All hobbs or maintenance discrepancies must be logged prior to departing.
Renter will plan all flights to allow for adequate climb, cruise, and descents consistent with careful and considerate operation of the aircraft, in particular preventing shock cooling of the engine due to rapid power reduction. Renter will not continuously use more than 70% power (65% on hot days when local airport temperatures exceed 32°C/90°F) except during takeoff or climb phases of flight, unless operationally necessary. Renter will lean during cruise according to the AFM/POH, or 75 degrees rich of peak in the absence of other information. Failure to follow these guideline can be construed as careless operation.
All Federal, State, and Local Air Safety regulations and all manufacturer’s operating procedures and limitations will be observed.
Renter will plan all segments of a flight to land with at least the FAR required minimums, but preferably with 1 hour of fuel remaining.
Renter will land only at charted airports that have an adequate runway for the type of aircraft flown, except as a precautionary or emergency measure if absolutely necessary.
Renter will fly only from the seat(s) of the aircraft for which he/she is checked out.
Renter will not engage in reckless flying as judged by commonly accepted principles.
Flights over water beyond engine-out gliding distance are forbidden.
Prices are subject to change. Current rates are posted in the office and on our website.
Negative accounts are not permitted. Flights must be paid immediately upon check in.
All returned or bounced checks will be assessed a $20 fee.
Air Marion Inc. reserves the right to refuse rental and instruction services for any reason. No guarantees of training completion or pilot certification are expressed or implied.
Currency
We require all solo students and renters to maintain a level of proficiency. Flying solo beyond our currency policy means you are operating outside this renter’s agreement and are completely liable/at fault for any and all damages or penalties that occur.
If a renter is outside of the currencies listed below and hasn’t flown in more than 6 months, a full checkout (including checkout sheet) must be completed.
If you have flown recently in your airplane or with another school, please show currency to the front office to have this waived; otherwise, there are no exceptions to these policies.
These currency policies are in addition to the FAR minimums and apply regardless of whether you are carrying passengers or not. A currency check with a CFI can be brief if you are proficient; however, our instructors will use their discretion to make sure you are safe before signing you off as Pilot In Command.
All currencies listed below must include a minimum of 3 takeoffs and landings.
Solo students: Students endorsed for solo flight must have flown (dual or solo) within the preceding 14 days and must have flown with an instructor within the preceding 30 days.
Cessna 172: Must have flown a single-engine airplane within the preceding 90 days
Night flight: Must have flown at night within the preceding 12 months.
Scheduling Policies, Cancellations or Changes
Renter must be on the schedule for the aircraft they are flying. Renter must check out the aircraft through Flight Schedule Pro prior to departing and check in upon return.
Aircraft and instructor bookings will be made on the hour (not on the half hour) or it may be modified by the office to start and end on the hour.
Aircraft must be parked and checked in by the scheduled return time, weather permitting, and in the same condition as inspected at preflight. Additional charges may be applied for late returns or aircraft retrieval.
Overnight flights require prior approval. Renter will leave an itinerary and contact phone numbers with the office prior to departure.
Renters who abuse scheduling privileges and/or often cancel just outside the 24-hour window will be have their ability to schedule revoked and/or be asked to fly elsewhere.
Daily Minimums:
Aircraft scheduled for 4 hours or more will be charged for at least half of the scheduled time up to the daily minimums, which are as follows:
Cessna 172
Monday through Thursday is a minimum of 3 hours
Friday through Sunday is a minimum of 4 hours
Ex 1: Any plane booked for 4 hours but only flown 1.8 hobbs will be charged as 2 hours.
Ex 2: A C172 booked for 8 hours on Monday but only flown 2.6 will be charged for 3 hours (which is the daily minimum of 3 hours).
*Note: If there are circumstances such as student solo cross-country training flights or if you want time to get lunch or just hang out wherever you go, let the office know ahead of time so we can work with you to make an exception. Our overall goal is to keep all bookings to an appropriate amount of time so our aircraft are available for students working to complete their training and renters to enjoy flying somewhere fun for the $200 hamburger.
Student Pilot Operations
Students must get an instructor’s approval before all solo flights and solo cross-country flights, with specific reference to wind and weather conditions.
Student pilots must comply with all restrictions imposed by their instructor.
No student solo cross-country flights permitted if any of the following marginal VFR conditions exist, unless otherwise endorsed by their instructor:
Ceiling less than 3000’ anywhere along the route or 2500’ in the traffic pattern
Visibility less than 6 sm anywhere along the route
Surface wind over 12 kts or crosswind over 5kts at any airports of intended landing
Short-field or soft-field takeoffs and landings may be practiced with instructor’s permission, but 5 kts/mph must be added to approach speed for short-field landings.
Student solo flights are prohibited between sunset and sunrise.
Solo students will practice all air work above 3000’ AGL. Exception: Ground reference maneuvers will be done at a minimum of 1000’ AGL and over non-populated areas.
Student solos are not permitted to fly-in events without Chief Flight Instructor approval.
Only Air Marion Inc.’s instructors are allowed to give dual instruction to a student, regardless of which certificate or rating the student or pilot is working on.
A comprehensive weather brief including current and forecast conditions will be obtained from a valid source (1-800-WXBRIEF, Foreflight, www.aviationweather.gov, etc.) before going on cross-country flights.
Any flights outside the 48 contiguous United States require written permission from an owner of Air Marion Inc.. Flights into Mexico are absolutely forbidden.
Off-taxiway operations are prohibited for any reason except aircraft parking. Operations on gravel or dirt are to be undertaken with the utmost care. Renter will be accountable for the cost of damage caused by such operations (propeller dings, paint, etc.). Flights to Burning Man are prohibited.
It is the renter’s responsibility to obtain permission from Air Marion Inc. and the property owner before conducting operations at private or restricted use airports.
Credit for fuel or oil purchased outside Air Marion Inc. will be issued upon submittal of the original fuel receipt, which must show the date and aircraft’s N number.
Reimbursement will be only up to the cash per-gallon price charged by Air Marion Inc. at the airplane’s normal base (i.e. KMZZ).
Renter is responsible for all fees or charges from third parties (e.g. landing or tie down fee).
Preflight and Starting Operations
The renter will inspect and make a ground check of the aircraft, its equipment and accessories before takeoff using the provided Air Marion Inc.’s checklists or the checklist in the POH/AFM. Renter will not take the aircraft until he/she is satisfied as to its airworthiness and proper functioning of equipment and accessories. If checklists are missing, they are available in the office or on our website.
If the renter finds something wrong with the aircraft, it must be reported prior to departure or renter may be held accountable for the costs.
During aircraft start, renter will ensure that the aircraft does not cause any hazard to any objects or other aircraft parked on the ramp due to prop wash.
Hand propping is not allowed.
Taxiing through tie down spots is prohibited.
Towbars will be used only for steering. Pulling on the towbar is dangerous as it can detach.
Renter will taxi at a slow or moderate speed appropriate to conditions at all times.
Renter will exercise caution to avoid over-priming, flooding, or excess wear on starter.
Returning Aircraft
Renter will return the aircraft clean with the seat belts/control locks secured, master and magneto switches off, the wheels chocked, and the aircraft tied down in an approved parking spot.
There will be a minimum $50 charge for leaving the master or magneto switches on.
Renter will enter hobbs and Tach time into the aircraft binder and check aircraft in through Flight Schedule Pro.
A charge may apply for not properly securing the aircraft or leaving trash in the aircraft.
In Case of Accident or Incident
Renter will immediately report any incident or accident to Air Marion Inc.. Renter will obtain any available information of witnesses and involved parties. Renter will not move the aircraft until authorized to do so by Air Marion Inc., unless requested by law enforcement.
If a maintenance problem arises that requires a precautionary landing or was discovered while at another airport, call Air Marion Inc. at (765)674-7777, Andy at (765)748-5845 or Jeff at (765)748-0329 immediately for assistance.
If damage occurs to the rented aircraft, renter will be liable for the US $1,000.00 deductible, however caused, unless caused by renter’s negligence or by breaking the terms of this Agreement, in which case renter will be responsible for all the damage costs incurred.
Renter will pay for damages within 30 days of the damage occurrence.
Renter will be responsible for the rented airplane’s security and safety while it is in renter’s possession. Any damage, loss, or theft will be renter’s financial responsibility.
Air Marion Inc. is not responsible for any retrieval cost incurred.
Renter agrees to pay for any loss or damage to the aircraft or to other persons or property caused in whole or in part by renter’s negligence, abuse, careless operation, or decision to engage in risky operations.
IMPORTANT:
Negligent, abusive, careless, or risky operations specifically include but are not limited to the following, unless caused by a mechanical failure:
- burst or flat-spotted tires due to misuse of brakes and any consequent damage
- fuel starvation
- exceeding an aircraft limitation
- flying over water beyond gliding distance from the shore
- flying in weather conditions beyond the limitations in pilot’s logbook/certificate
- exceeding the airplane limitations
- operating the powerplant contrary to guidance listed above
- over-priming or flooding which results in an engine fire during start
- contravening the safety of flight provisions of this agreement
If aircraft damage results from any negligent, abusive, careless, or risky operations, including those listed above, the renter will be responsible for ALL costs of the damages.
Renter will not tamper with or attempt to repair any part of the airplane or its accessories.
Renter will notify Air Marion Inc. if repairs are necessary and get approval before authorizing any work.
It is the renter’s responsibility to return aircraft to Air Marion Inc. premises. If renter is unable to do so, renter will pay any costs incurred in recovering the aircraft. This includes but is not limited to ferry costs.
In the event of a mechanical difficulty, renter will be responsible for any personal costs associated with the flight, including renter’s transportation costs; however Air Marion Inc. will be responsible for the cost of returning the aircraft unless renter is found responsible for the difficulty.
Renter expressly agrees to and hereby indemnifies and holds Air Marion Inc. harmless of, from and against any and all loss, cost and attorney’s fees and/or liability in connection with this rental agreement.
In case of a deviation, incident or accident, the renter will immediately contact the Chief Flight Instructor and their CFI, if applicable. The renter will be required to fly with an instructor and then the Chief Instructor until the Chief Instructor is satisfied that renter can act as pilot-in-command in Air Marion Inc. aircraft.
I have read and understand the terms of this Renter’s Agreement. I agree to all of the above terms and conditions of this agreement. I understand operating outside the parameters set forth in this Agreement may result in loss of insurance coverage. I understand this puts me at risk for any violations, damages, insurance claims, and full liability.
I agree to operate safely, exercise good judgment, respect and abide by all Air Marion Inc. policies and FAA regulations, and treat the aircraft and staff kindly. Failure to do so will result in termination of my rental privileges at Air Marion Inc..
