FLIGHT TRAINING & AIRCRAFT RENTALS
AIRCRAFT RENTAL
Experience the world from a fresh perspective with SaltAir. We take pride in our remarkable fleet of aircraft, available for both flight instruction and solo rental. If you hold a license and are interested in renting one of our planes, reach out to us today to schedule your check flight with one of our instructors!
Ranger R7 - N348VR
Our Vashon Ranger VR7 is equipped with Dynon Skyview HDX PFD & MFD Avionics and 3-Axis Autopilot. With its cutting-edge design and technology, come learn in one of the nicest Light Sport Aircraft on the market!
SALTAIR STANDARD RENTAL PRICE $160/HOUR
Piper Archer III - N87W
Our Piper Archer III, located in Hickory, NC is a low-wing piston single-engine airplane with a tricycle type landing gear. It has a 180 HP engine, four seats, A/C, Garmin G600 glass panel and dual Garmin 430 WAAS GPS’s. With its predictable handling, simplicity, good looks, nice interior, and well-stocked panel, the Archer III makes an excellent entry-level airplane for new pilots training VFR and conducting local flights. It is also a great airplane for training IFR!
SALTAIR STANDARD RENTAL PRICE $200/HOUR
Cessna 172 - N79514
TRAINER OF CHOICE
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk, located in Hickory, NC is the ultimate training aircraft and the most popular single-engine aircraft ever built. With forgiving flight characteristics, great visibility, slow landing speed and a forgiving stall – the Cessna Skyhawk is a flight training favorite ideally suited for student pilots. Check out the Cessna Flight Operator’s Handbook.
SALTAIR STANDARD RENTAL PRICE $180/HOUR
SALTAIR STANDARD RENTAL PRICE $180/HOUR
Cessna 172 - 63SA
Our other Cessna 172 Skyhawk, is located in Hickory, NC. It is equipped with new leather seats, a new paint job, and this aircraft is ready to take you on your next adventure! Cessna’s forgiving flight characteristics, great visibility, slow landing speed, and forgiving stall you will easily adjust to flying this plane.
SALTAIR STANDARD RENTAL PRICE $50/HOUR
Redbird BATD Simulator
Come try our simulator! It is located in the SaltAir Office in the upstairs of the FBO building. This basic aviation training device hones your ability to log approaches for instrument currency. Even more so via the STEM program from Redbird students are able to watch a short video and start a simulated flight to put their newly learned skills to the test. Substitute flight time in our BATD simulator with up to 2.5hrs towards your private license and 10hrs towards instrument training . At $50 an hour it is the most economical path to maintain your 6 required approaches every 6 months for required instrument currency. The simulator allows students to graduate sooner with less total flight time needed to complete their flight training.
Rental Requirements
SaltAir requires each rental client to have applicable FAA certifications (Private Pilot Certification or Sport Pilot Certification), maintain renters' insurance, and be checked out by one of our CFIs in each aircraft the client wishes to fly.