Now that I'm over our initial sticker-shock on our new engines, I've had some time to rationally ponder what we're up to here, policy-wise, and we've reached a decision.
First, thanks to all who joined us in some discussions, both online, email, and here in the office. We in the office sometimes get a little myopic to what life is like on the other side of the counter. We decided that we do not want to interfere with legitimate fun things such as a catalina lunch run, trip to vegas for the weekend, or just monkeying around and visiting new places -- and our proposed policies threw ice water on that sort of flying.
As a result, we have decided that we will make no change to our long-term rental policies. We will instead engage those who are causing the most heartburn individually and continue to work to minimize the problem.
I think with some planes on the line, this will be "enough". The last month around here was pretty mean, however. Sorry for the knee-jerk reaction -- now back to our regularly scheduled FBO :)
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Our pricing changes, as described, will go into effect on Sept. 1. We think they most accurately reflect our reality here, and everybody who I have spoken with has gritted teeth and said it was not unreasonable. :)
If an opportunity arises to lower rates, you know we will capitalize on that and pass on any savings.
In more cheerful news, our chief mechanic and all-around swell people person Curt is selling his C150. Here's what I know:
Cessna 274 is a Blue and white C150, well cared for by doting mechanic. Fresh engine earlier this year by our same gurus, Corona Engines and the talented Ben Ocon.
Curt is asking $28,000 and will include your private pilot's license into the deal (gas, choice of our CFIs, materials, the works!)
If you'd like to buy your own stuff, he's asking $25,000.
Drop me an Email if you'd like me to put you in touch. We would be buying 274 if we were not otherwise engaged in selling 85Y. :)
Some maintenance goodies:
Cessna 1ES is in the 100hr doldrums. She is forecast to be out all week.
We are off to fetch Cessna 25R next week. She will be flying in Corona next week on her new powertrain.
Cessna 68U will undergo 100hr the week after next. When everything else is done. So October.
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That's all I know for the moment. It's warm! Drink water, fly west, fly high -- anything to avoid the hairdryer on the ground. Oh my!
Blue Skies,
- Mike
