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Please excuse the cross post, but the topic might be of interest to
several groups. I'm wondering whether providing light aircraft transportation services (people and/or cargo) and consulting to small businesses is likely to be a successful approach to setting up a very small aviation business. In particular, are there commercial pilots who provide short range ( 600 nm) single (piston) engine airplane-based transportation to employees or owners of small businesses? It seems that if the small business "supplies" the airplane, either through rental or part ownership, the FAA considers the activity to be governed by part 91 of the FAR's. I'm aware of the (large) fractional ownership companies but I'm thinking much smaller in cost and number or clients. I'm also aware of the (new) subpart of FAR 91 which governs fractional activities. It appears possible to easily "opt out" of these restrictions. I suspect (but have no evidence) that there are many small companies that could use such transportation services and would find it cost effective compared to traveling by car. If you know of an example where someone has made a business meeting these types of transportation needs, I'd appreciate hearing about the details (e.g. who are the customers, what are the costs). email replies preferred |
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