Work needs me to go to Umatilla, OR in BF-flipping-E. Dumbass regional airlines want me to fly from Portland to Seattle before going to Pasco, WA where I'd have to rent a car to drive 40 minutes to BFE.
What I really need is a local guy with a Cessna 182 who'll pick my butt up in Kelso and drop me off in BFE and visa-versa.
Where the heck do I go to find that guy? (Besides to the airport... hmmm)
I wonder if a flight school in your area might have just such a pilot in need of a few extra hours?
In reply to Hungary Bill:
Thats not a bad idea at all.
Maybe ask around at the local airport?
Remember, if you hire a private pilot, we're only officially allowed to accept half the cost of the flight. Anything more is considered commercial. Make sure your stories are straight (wink, wink.)
In reply to Appleseed:
That raises a good question, I am familiar with a private pilot and commercial license, but how does the FAA keep tabs on that? The honor system?
Appleseed wrote: Remember, if you hire a private pilot, we're only officially allowed to accept half the cost of the flight. Anything more is considered commercial. Make sure your stories are straight (wink, wink.)
Part 61 does read like this would work...
If that's the case, plenty of pilots would probably enjoy the chance for two half-priced flights.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but if the pilot has a Commercial License, can't they charge full price?
Osterkraut wrote:Appleseed wrote: Remember, if you hire a private pilot, we're only officially allowed to accept half the cost of the flight. Anything more is considered commercial. Make sure your stories are straight (wink, wink.)Part 61 does read like this would work... If that's the case, plenty of pilots would probably enjoy the chance for two half-priced flights.
Or, could you just pay for the half flight, and then give an equal sized tip for "excellent service?"
Javelin wrote: Correct me if I'm wrong, but if the pilot has a Commercial License, can't they charge full price?
Well yeah, but expect it to cost more.
Call local flight clubs to find out who will work with you. I imagine a 182 or similar bug smasher would run $100/hr for a member to rent, so figure those kinds of costs are going into this.
You need this guy:
Call the local airports on both ends of the propose flight and say you want to charter an airplane for 1 passenger. I've done it before. Worked out fine.
Osterkraut wrote:Javelin wrote: Correct me if I'm wrong, but if the pilot has a Commercial License, can't they charge full price?Well yeah, but expect it to cost more.
Bossman is paying (and willing to pony up for the Regional guys), so that's fine with me!
However, if the flight school guy is an Instructor and you as a newbie student need some saddle time, why not log it from A to B? You pay for the gas, the pilot's time and maybe lunch. 
Dan
This outfit is close to you.
http://www.roseair.com/
To fly for compensation the pilot must be on a FAA approved part 135 certificate. Essentially this is an air taxi/charter license. The pilot needs to hold a commecial or airline transport pilot license. The pilot must have company specific training and pass two check rides annually.The airplane must be on an approved maintenance program.
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