How are “dry rates” normally handled as renter?
Asked by: Rick Owens 3990 views General Aviation, Private Pilot
Hello,
I've noticed quite a few schools around the area offering "dry rates". Some of the fuel prices are topping $7 & $8 a gallon around where I am. I'm curious as to how this works in practice when you have multiple people using the same airplane.
For example: Say a plane holds 50 gallons.
Pilot one wants to fly for an hour. He says to himself, "the plane is already topped off, no need for fuel". He flies and uses 10 gallons.
Pilot two, does practically the same. "40 gallons is enough for my trip", and uses 30 gallons.
Pilot three, "wow I need fuel", and pays for 40 gallons.
Hopefully that example is somewhat clear. Perhaps the planes are topped off after every flight to know the amount used? What if fuel is purchased at another airport?
So as you can see I'm somewhat scatter brained as to how this is all accounted for fairly and accurately.
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