On Wed, 04 Jan 2006 16:26:45 GMT, Jose
wrote:

However, renting an aircraft to an unqualified pilot would seem
irresponsible.

Yes, but how much checking would you expect or tolerate. Would you
expect the FBO to examine your license, medical, and logbook before
every flight? Would you expect them to rent to you for a one week trip
if you would be out of passenger currency halfway through that week?

My FBO's reservation computer has the expiration dates for the pilots
medical and BFR. If you show up for a reservation and are out of
date, they ask you to show them the new one before giving you the key.