Sharing Your LSA

The easiest way to own a plane is to own it by yourself. Your plane is always waiting. You don't have to worry about someone else using it—or abusing it. You don't wind up paying someone else's bills. It's simple: one plane, one pilot.  The easiest way, however, is also the most expensive way to fly a plane. When you own your own plane you have no one to share with you the initial and ongoing costs of flying. In fact, you might not be able to buy the plane you want because you simply can't quite afford it—alone.  Fortunately, you have options! Many thousands of pilots share their wings—and the costs—as rentals, in partnerships, co-ops, and clubs. It's really not that tough and, if you go into the arrangement with both eyes open, it can work out well for everyone. Let's take a closer look at your relationship options.
1 Renting as an Option
2 Comparing Flying Costs
3 Finding the Right Wings
4 Flying Partnerships
5 Choose Your Partner Carefully
6 Plan the Use of Your Plane
7 Decide How to Hold Title
8 Meet Regularly
9 Get It In Writing
10 Flying Clubs
11 Joining the Club
12 Finding a Local Flying Club
13 Flying Club Types
14 Club Questions
15 Buying Time Blocks