Passengers

This matching services site gives both (low time) pilots and passengers who want to make a trip in a (general aviation) aeroplane the opportunity to realize this. The pilot has a strong input regarding the completion of the flight. For instance to conduct flight (partly) under IFR rules for training purposes. The advantages will reveal further on. Why this site Type of aircraft Cost Actual possibilities Success stories Subscribing Your experiences Google SiteSearch Why this site? You can subscribe as a passenger to this site and meet a pilot with whom you can make a flying trip.In case of a match a small fee of EUR 2,50 applies. Only after the flight this amount has to be paid. The pilots are licensed private – or commercial pilots who really want to accumulate flying hours in order to maintain their licence valid and/or get a chance for a flying job. In this way there are several advantages: you are making an unforgettable trip above your own environment or you can choose a destination (e.g. small airfield) not often visited by you, you are flexible concerning time and place and you are supporting a pilot who can make flying hours in this way If the pilot decides to conduct flight (partly) under IFR rules for training purposes you can monitor for instance an ILS approach at close-eye distance. Very interesting to experience! Type of aircraft In most occasions flights will be conducted in single engine aircraft, for instance Cessna or Piper. Cessna has wings mounted above the fuselage in order not to have an obstructed view if you are looking to the earth. Piper has wings mounted beneath the fuselage.                                                                                      Piper cherokee In case of general aviation aircraft the issue of weight limitation quickly comes up. The maximum take-off weight is approximately 1000 à 1100 kilo (2300 lbs). The aircraft has an empty weight of approximately 650 kilo. App. 400 à 450 kilo rest for fuel and occupants. These aeroplanes can transport four occupants. So, the pilot can bring three passengers. This means that the pilot has to ask for your weight before flight. If there are for instance three passengers of 100 kilo each, it is clear that flight cannot be conducted in this composition. Cost In many occasions the pilot is member of the local flying club or rents an aircraft. The cost, landing fee included, depend on location and country. In many occasions a price is calculated for three passengers. A guidance could be EUR 160,- per hour for three passengers. You arrange the number of passengers yourself, the pilot does not arrange. Cessna 172 After subscription you will be mailed the contact data of the pilot. Subsequently you agree with the pilot upon place, time and price of the flight. Do you want to meet general aviation, taste the sense of freedom, no long incheck procedures but just go flying at your local airport then register on this site! Actual possibilities

In the Netherlands departure from a nearby airfield is possible almost everywhere. For immediate possibilities in other West-European countries you can check the page Actual. On this page airfields are listed where pilots have subscribed at this moment. For instance, if you are on a holiday in the neighborhood of the Garda Lake in Northern Italy then it is possible now to have a look from above on its marvellous landscape by subscribing to this site and meet the local pilot who can show you the most beautiful spots. At this moment pilots have subscribed from England, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Check out the page Actual to see if these airports are nearby your holiday destination. Success stories If you are curious about a flight via MeetAPilot or want to know how a flight can look like, please take a look at Success stories. Subscribing If you would like to experience this, you can subscribe via the subjoined link. Subscription on MeetAPilot is free and without engagement! It is a matter between you and the pilot to make arrangements for a flight. Click on the subjoined link to subscribe and choose the country you wish to fly from. Subscription passengers Your experiences It is very much appreciated to mail us your experiences through the form on this site. This offers the opportunity for us to carry through improvements. Thank you very much! Experiences passengers Google SiteSearch If you want to search for something on this site or the internet, then you can use Google SiteSearch here.