Well, it was bound to happen. After remaining stable for about three months, Avgas prices have risen $0.25 to keep pace with the Twin Cities market. As a result, we've had to raise our rental prices $1.50 (~7 gallons/hr X $0.25) to absorb the additional cost.
N733GL----> $99.50
N734HZ----> $99.50
N380SP----> $120.50
Since instructors don't burn gas, their rates remain at $45/hr. I'd also like to remind everyone that since we rent 'wet', it is up to you as pilot in command to lean when appropriate. That is, in cruise and under 75% power. Our rental rates are computed for a fleet average of 7 gallons/hour. Full-rich in cruise burns 1.5-2 gallons/hr extra, which throws off your cross-country fuel planning and costs the school $6-$9 extra to operate! To further increase our fuel efficiency and keep rental rates down, consider cruising at 65% (or even 55%) power, even back-and-forth to the practice area. On a one hour flight it takes over 1 gallon/hr of fuel to fly an extra 5 knots. Is it worth $5 to get there 5 minutes sooner?
We really appreciate your help in keeping Airlake a great place to train and rent. Our conscientious pilot/customers are a huge part of keeping costs (and therefore rates) low!
Barry
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