Questions tagged [rental]

Why do airplane rental companies charge per flight hour (using hobbs time), instead of either MX hours (tach time) or based on the amount of fuel used? Wouldn't a 3-hour long cross-country flight be much cheaper than three hours spent in pattern…

I am interested in buying a plane and hiring a pilot on an as needed basis for flights. Is that possible? Before making the decision to purchase, is it possible to rent a plane and separately hire a pilot? I expect to average 4-5 flight days per…