[net.aviation] renting plane in Hawaii

bl@hplabsb.UUCP (11/28/83)

In 1978, I rented a plane in Honolulu for three days (two nights).  I looked
in the phone book for FBO's and picked Isalnd Flight Center because they had
a Piper 140. A check out ride was required which consisted of a local sight
seeing tour (orientation) and two touch and goes at Ford Island, next to the
Arizona, and a third landing back at Honolulu.  A deposit was required for the
three days of about half the expected time.  There was a minimum daily flight
time required, but since we went to the big island, that was no problem.  I
believe they requested that you not fly at night unless instrument rated.  Also,
life vests were required which the FBO supplied.  The flight was very enjoyable
with no major problems other that a nervous low time passenger (my wife).