Aircraft Rental Minimum Requirements

In order to rent at VFA, you will need to complete an Aircraft Checkout with one of our instructors. If you completed training here, you most likely received one or more Aircraft Checkouts during that time. You will need to complete a Standard Operating Procedures written exam, as well as an Aircraft Review Questionnaire for the applicable aircraft. Contact us to gain access to Student Resources where the applicable documents are found.

The Flight Request form can be found under Scheduling Resources at the bottom of this page.

PILOT CERTIFICATE / ENDORSEMENTS / RATINGS:

FAA MEDICAL CERTIFICATE: Basic Med or Third Class

FLIGHT SCHEDULE PRO ACCOUNT: Active with Current Documentation

MOST RECENT FLIGHT EXPERIENCE: Flight within the previous 90 days in compliance with VFA SOP’s

CURRENT RENTER’S INSURANCE: Visit our Insurance page for requirements

Aircraft Checkout Ground Portion

During an aircraft checkout, you will meet with a Certified Flight Instructor, complete a VFA General Info and SOP Exam, an aircraft specific Aircraft Review Questionnaire and discuss topics applicable to the type of flying you would like to do.

VFR Day Checkout topics may include weather, decision making, risk management, personal minimums, airspace, spin discussion, flight instruments, weight and balance, and aircraft POH.  Additional Night and Cold Weather tasks will be discussed as applicable.

IFR Day Checkout topics may include alternates, ADM, personal minimums, holds and entries, approach plates, STARS, SIDs/DPs/ODPs, system failures, missed approach procedures, abnormal procedures, flight instruments, and  runway lighting. You must be INSTRUMENT CURRENT or an additional IPC is required.

Creating a Flight Schedule Pro Account

Create an FSP account to start the rental process. If you already have an acccount, need it to be reinstated or have changes to make, please contact the front desk at (802) 863-5988.

 Upload the required documents listed above under Requirements.