Tobias Schnell wrote:

Any recommendations on where to rent a Skyhawk/Archer-class airplane,
preferrably IFR-equipped, in the area? My research on Airnav did not
bring up too many results, but perhaps there are some locals in this
group who will chime in.

There is a regular in this group from Rochester. Until he chimes in, I
will provide you with what information I have as a resident of a nearby
city.

I called both of the FBOs at the Rochester International Airport (KROC) and
both told me that they do not rent aircraft. However, there are two
separate flight schools on the field that may. I tried to call both and
received answering machines both times, so I couldn't get any more
information. Here are their phone numbers, since someone will most likely
be there over the weekend:

585-328-8839
585-235-5010

If you do get an aircraft, I recommend a scenic flight over the Finger
Lakes, which are about 30 nm due southeast from the ROC (Rochester
International airport), a scenic flight over Letchworth State Park, which
is a river-cut 1,000 foot gorge just 20 nm southwest of ROC, or a scenic
over the Niagara Falls, 45 nm west.

Niagara Falls has an overflight procedure with a minimum altitude
requirement (no flight below 3,500 feet), but the procedure is pretty
simple. There is a discreet frequency to broadcast your position
periodically. If you want more information, I can scan both the overflight
procedure graphic and text and email it to you. Let me know here.


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Peter