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General
1. How do I place a trip listing(s)?
To place listings, you have to be a registered member. So, if you haven't already, register by clicking on “Sign Up” then click on “New Trip” on the navigation links to enter required information and place an ad. All of your listings are maintained from your home page after you log-in.Go to top
2. How do I search?
You don’t have to be registered to search for potential flights. If you aren't a member, click on “Search” from www.flyshare.com. If you are a registered member, click on “Search” from your home page after you've logged in. To make your experience more memorable and friendly, our search features are robust and flexible.Go to top
3. How can I contact Flyshare?
Click "Contact us" on "About Us" page.Go to top
Pilots
1. As a private pilot, how can I take passengers?
According to FAR 61.113.c, a private pilot may not pay less than the pro rata share of the operating expenses of a flight with passengers, provided the expenses involve only fuel, oil, airport expenditures, or rental fees. Under these guidelines, a private pilot can take passengers.
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2. What special certifications do I need to participate in Flyshare?
Flyshare
merely acts as an introduction service to pilots and
riders. All appropriate FARs are still in effect. This
essentially means that if you carry a valid Pilot's
license, medical certificate, and you are legally current
and able to carry passengers, then you can take part
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3. How do I meet prospective travelers?
This is what Flyshare is all about. You simply post your trips so that prospective riders can see them and they will contact you if they're interested.Go to top
4. What is a reasonable share of expenses?
This is something to negotiate with your rider. You're going there anyway right? In some ways anything is better than nothing. Yet, if the only way you can afford this trip yourself is sharing expenses, you may have to go 50-50. If you travel out of your way for this rider, then it can be expected that the rider should bear the burden of that expense. Please keep in mind that you're required to meet the requirements of FAR 61.113.c. If you're like most of us, we just like to fly and look for any excuse to exercise our right to fly. The more people that we can bring into general aviation to see it's benefits the better off we all will be. Don’t give riders a negative experience.Go to top
5. What do I do if I cannot fly that day due to weather or mechanical reasons?
Be upfront and honest with your rider. If you're not instrument rated or current, tell them the weather you need to have (both here and at the destination). If you are instrument rated, still tell the rider what weather you need (both legally and your personal limits). If you're aware that you have a mechanical event due—tell them the conditions. This will give your riders an understanding of the likelihood and they won't be surprised if you had to cancel the trip (disappointed yes) when that event happens.Go to top
6. Is it legal to use Flyshare?
Yes. According to FAR 61.113.c, it is legal.Go to top
Travelers
1. What is the advantage of using Flyshare?
Flyshare offers new ways to travel particularly to out of the way destinations since you're no longer restricted to commercial travel schedules and patterns. By matching up with a private pilot through Flyshare you can reduce travel time and multiple connections. Plus, you'll be enjoying an exciting new travel experience.Go to top
2. How much does a typical ride cost?
This greatly depends on the airplane and the trip. While sharing expenses is part of the Flyshare experience, it is only one of the benefits of Flyshare. You and your pilot will 'negotiate' the cost. As a benchmark, operating costs for small aircraft start at $50/hour. Common sense would dictate that the most a traveler should expect to pay 50% of the cost. However, the cost is completely between you and the pilot. Several pilots have already planned their flights and rented the equipment, and are excited just to share the experience with someone adventurous.Go to top
3. What are the safety statistics for small aircraft?
Yes, general aviation is the safest it has ever been. There are many statistics out there to support this. Newspapers love to frontline airplane accidents. If there's a plane crash (with loss of life) it will be on the front page (at least locally). You don't see much of this anymore. Last 4th of July weekend in the state of WI there were 21 automobile deaths in one weekend! The national general aviation loss of life was 4 for the entire US. Many of us personally would feel much safer flying than driving.Go to top
5. What if the weather is bad?
Many pilots have vastly different experience levels. Ask a pilot up front what weather conditions will cause them to cancel or delay the flight. This type of communication will greatly reduce disappointment and planning. Weather is very different in many parts of the country. Weather where you leave is not necessarily the same where and when you arrive. This may cause some changes in plans. Ask the pilot.Go to top
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