Self Fly Hire | Skytrek Flying School Rochester

Self Fly Hire - a great way to fly, without owning an aircraft.

All our aircraft are available to self fly hire customers and are maintained to the highest standards. You must have a valid rating and medical for the flight you wish to undertake and you will require a checkout flight if you have not flown with us in the preceding 28 days and must abide the school regulations. Checkout flights are undertaken with one of our instructors and general handling, landing and take offs etc. are assessed.

So whats included in the price?

Our Self Fly Hire prices include just about everything you need to go flying.

20% VAT
Fuel
Landing fees at Rochester Airport (EGTO)
Touch & Go fees at Rochester Airport (EGTO)

No hidden fuel surcharges
Minimum 20 minutes charge per flight.

You need to

Have a valid licence and rating for the aircraft you wish to hire.
Have a valid medical (minimum Class 2)
Be a paid up full member of Skytrek Flying School.
Have a checkout with a Skytrek instructor, if you have not flown with us before or flown on type within 28 days of the hire date.

If you are checked out on our C152 aircraft, you can hire any of our C152 aircraft.
If you are checked out on our C172 aircraft, you can hire any of our C152 and C172 aircraft, except the C172SP.
If you are checked out on our C172SP aircraft, you can hire any of our aircraft.

Skytrek Top Tip.

When comparing aircraft hire and instruction rates with other self fly hire providers or group shares, ensure that you have the all in price. Don't get caught out with additions like monthly subscriptions, or high annual membership fees, hidden fuel surcharges or home airfield landing fees.

G-CGTM Cessna 172SP Skyhawk

Built in 2004 this is one of the nicest examples you will find anywhere in the UK. Ideal for training, qualified pilots, students, touring the UK and across the English Channel to far away destinations as it is IFR certified

G-WACW - Cessna 172P Skyhawk

Built in 1981 this is one of the nicest examples you will find anywhere in the UK. Ideal for students, touring the UK and across the English Channel to far away destinations as it is IFR certified.

G-BGVS - Cessna 172M

Built in 1973 this aircraft has undergone refurbishment and is one of the tidiest examples you will find on any flying school fleet in the UK, ideal for students and private hire.

G-BUEG - Cessna 152

Built in 1977 this Cessna 152 is a two-seat aircraft, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation airplane, used primarily for flight training and personal use. Recently returned from a total re-build in 2020

G-GDIA - Cessna 152F

Built in 1981 this Cessna 152F (Reims) is a two-seat aircraft, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation airplane, used primarily for flight training and personal use.

G-BMCN - Cessna 152F

Built in 1978 this Cessna 152F (Reims) is a two-seat aircraft, fixed tricycle gear, general aviation airplane, used primarily for flight training and personal use.