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Barty · July 15th, 2008, 16:45

It seems like the Atlanta premium has spread to the FBOs and Flying Clubs out in the 'burbs too.

The club I used to be a member of is now charging $100 an hour for the same 172s they were billing at $70 an hour 4 years ago. For 25-30 year old aircraft.

Of course like most of the clubs/schools in the area they're real big on their professional flying program now and I suspect this is to run off the casual renter.

With that in mind, does anyone know where you can rent a 150/172 for less than $80 an hour that's within a decent driving distance of Cobb County? I could get current/finish my instrument rating if there's someplace that has aircraft available for less than an arm and a leg. I realize gas prices have jumped quite a bit, but the rental rates I've been seeing are just nuts. It has almost gotten to the point where owning your own aircraft makes better sense than renting now.

July 15th, 2008, 16:45	#6
Barty Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 291	Re: Any recommendations on FBOs in North ATL area? It seems like the Atlanta premium has spread to the FBOs and Flying Clubs out in the 'burbs too. The club I used to be a member of is now charging $100 an hour for the same 172s they were billing at $70 an hour 4 years ago. For 25-30 year old aircraft. Of course like most of the clubs/schools in the area they're real big on their professional flying program now and I suspect this is to run off the casual renter. With that in mind, does anyone know where you can rent a 150/172 for less than $80 an hour that's within a decent driving distance of Cobb County? I could get current/finish my instrument rating if there's someplace that has aircraft available for less than an arm and a leg. I realize gas prices have jumped quite a bit, but the rental rates I've been seeing are just nuts. It has almost gotten to the point where owning your own aircraft makes better sense than renting now.