What aeroplanes can be hired, what is the cost and when can I hire them?

PA28 Warrior II G-CKEY (4 seater)

They are available for hire at the weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and, with some restrictions, during the week (Monday to Friday). At the moment no self fly hire is available on Public Holidays as the On-Track Aviation offices are closed

Self fly hire charges are:

PA28 Warrior G-CKEY £144 per hour

All charges include VAT and are based on chock to chock times

How can I book an aeroplane?

Bookings are available in 1.5 hour slots each day commencing at 0900 local time and finishing at 1630 local time. Later self fly hire bookings at present are not available. Booking couldn’t be simpler; just call On-Track Aviation (01789 842777) and book your aeroplane and time. When booking please quote your membership number

How do I pay for my flights?

Payment is made to the Operations staff after your flight and is based on the chock to chock time in the aeroplane tech log. Most major credit/debit cards are accepted and cheques with a banker’s card or cash may also be used for payment

Can I carry passengers?

Yes you can carry passengers in the aeroplane subject to the aeroplane Flight Manual Mass and Balance limitations. Each passenger will be required to complete a Passenger Form prior to departure and leave the completed form in the tray marked ‘Passenger Forms’ in operations. After the flight has been completed safely the passenger form shall then be destroyed (iaw the Data Protection Act)

What about insurance?

The aeroplanes are insured for training and self fly hire. Club OTA members will be liable to pay an insurance excess for any accident or incident occurring during the period of self fly hire. The insurance excess for Club OTA members is £766

What is the membership fee?

There is no annual membership fee.

What do I get for my membership?

Exclusive use of the On-Track Aviation aeroplanes and facilities which include:

Free tea, coffee, squash and biscuits
Free internet access via 2 computers located in our Operations room
Exclusive use of our decking area for you and your friends to relax
Access to weather and NOTAM briefing facilities
Exclusive use of our briefing rooms for quiet pre-flight planning
Exclusive use of our washrooms and toilet facilities
A safe and professional flying environment
Free technical and practical advice about all aspects of flying
Free newsletters about aviation subjects and events
Free entry to all On-Track Aviation safety evenings
A dedicated Club OTA notice board for the latest news and information
A membership number to be used when booking flights, attending safety evenings and in any correspondence concerning Club OTA

Need a revalidation for your SEP (Land) Class Rating, SSEA, TMG or SLMG? One of our examiners will be happy to complete the necessary paperwork with you free of charge

Need a revalidation or renewal flight test for your SEP (Sea), SEP (Land), MEP (Land), IMC or IR? As a Club OTA member you will have access to no less than 7 On-Track Aviation examiners. There is an examiners fee for each test in addition to the aeroplane hire as follows:

Proficiency Check / Skill Test (SE or ME) £80
IMC Rating revalidation / renewal £80
IR revalidation / renewal £185

All examiners fees include VAT where applicable

What are the Club OTA rules and regulations?

You will be required to comply with the Air Navigation Order and the On-Track Aviation Limited Combined Operations and Training Manual (COTM). Prior to your first flight you must read and sign the COTM

Updates and changes to the COTM will be promulgated to you by email. It is your responsibility to ensure you keep up to date

You will be asked to complete a Club OTA membership form and the data will be held both electronically and in hard copy. Prior to being allowed to self fly hire you will have a check flight with an On-Track Aviation instructor. This flight will last approximately 1 hour and will be based on the SEP (Land) Proficiency Check and will include:

Pre-flight and post flight actions
Pilot licence and logbook inspection
Differences training (if applicable)

The check flight will be charged at a dual rate of:

PA28 Warrior G-CKEY £179 per hour

All charges include VAT and are based on chock-to-chock times

If you have not flown the PA28 before you will be required to complete differences training prior to self fly hire

On-Track checklists are to be used and a checklist will be placed in each aeroplane. Please do not remove them from the aeroplanes

Will I get an On-Track Aviation call sign?

No. Club OTA members will use the aeroplane registration as their call sign

Can I complete my PPL training as a CLUB OTA member?

No. Club OTA is for licence holders only. No PPL training will take place in Club OTA. However, you may train with On-Track Aviation

As a Club OTA member can I complete any On-Track Aviation training courses?

Yes. You can book any training course you are qualified to take. You will then train under the Flight Training Organisation (FTO) On-Track Aviation and not under Club OTA. This will be a seamless transfer and you will not incur any administrative costs

Can I take the aeroplanes away over night?

No. At present the self fly hire is for flights to/from Wellesbourne Mountford Aerodrome within the period 0900 to 1630 local time

Can I land away at another airfield?

Yes. You are responsible for all charges at the destination airfield. If you pick up fuel or oil then you will be reimbursed only after producing a valid VAT receipt made payable to On-Track Aviation. The reimbursement shall be at Wellesbourne Airfield rates for any fuel or oil uplifted at another airfield. You pay for any difference. In addition, if you intend to take the aeroplane away for the whole day then a minimum of 3 hours chock-to-chock time will be charged

How do I join Club OTA?

Joining Club OTA couldn't be simpler. Next time you are at Wellesbourne Moutford Aerodrome drop into the On-Track Aviation offices and speak to one of our friendly staff. Complete your Membership Form and check flight and then you're on your way to uncomplicated self fly hire