✈️ Sky Operations & Aircraft Rental Services

Aircraft Rentals.
For Licensed Pilots.

Dry leases and aircraft rentals for certificated pilots. Based in Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay with aircraft available for short-term and long-term programs.

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Aircraft
2
Airports
KBTP
Pittsburgh-Butler
KBKV
Brooksville FL
Aircraft Fleet

Available Aircraft

Well-maintained aircraft available for rental to qualified, certificated pilots.

Cessna 175A Skylark
Single Engine Piston · 4 Seats · KBTP
1959 Cessna 175A Skylark
175hp Continental GO-300 · Geared Engine
Vintage aviation — unique geared-prop performance
$125 /hr wet
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Cessna 172E
Single Engine Piston · 4 Seats · KBTP
1965 Cessna 172E
145hp Continental O-300 · Classic 172
Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport (KBTP)
$135 /hr wet
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Icon A5 Amphibian
Light Sport Amphibian · 2 Seats · KBKV
2019 Icon A5
100hp Rotax 912 · Amphibious · Sport Pilot Eligible
Land on water or runway — ultimate adventure aircraft
$395 /hr wet
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Services

Rental & Leasing Options

Flexible programs for certificated pilots.

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Hourly Rentals
Rent aircraft by the hour (wet rate includes fuel). Perfect for local flights, currency, or day trips. Checkout flight required.
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Block Time Programs
Pre-purchase blocks of flight time at discounted rates. Ideal for pilots who fly regularly and want predictable costs.
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Dry Leases
Long-term aircraft leases where you provide insurance and handle maintenance costs. Full operational control.
Pilot Requirements

What You'll Need

Minimum qualifications to rent our aircraft.

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Pilot Certificate
Private Pilot or higher with current medical
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Flight Review
Current BFR within the past 24 months
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Checkout Flight
Aircraft-specific checkout with our instructor
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Renter's Insurance
Non-owned aircraft liability coverage required

Ready to Fly?

Contact us to discuss availability, checkout requirements, and rental rates.

📧 Request Information

Include your certificate type and total flight hours

Important Notice: SOARS provides aircraft rentals and dry leases to certificated pilots only. We do not provide air transportation services, charter flights, or flights with pilot provided. All rentals are subject to pilot qualification verification, checkout requirements, and insurance documentation. Aircraft rental does not include pilot services.