Private aviation is the part of civil aviation that does not include flying for hire, which is termed commercial aviation. In 2022, private air travel was noted as increasing.[1]
Pilot and family, with their Cessna 172Private pilot (l) and passenger (r) in a Beechcraft A36 near Spiegelberg, Namibia (2016)
Private aviation and commercial aviation are not rigorously defined. In general, private aviation is regarded as flights that do not require a commercial pilot licence (CPL) or above. Some commercial activities do not require a CPL, for example in Europe a flight instructor may have a PPL.[2] Nonetheless, in the United Kingdom flight instruction is considered a commercial operation.[3]
In most countries, private flights are always general aviation flights, but the opposite is not true: many general aviation flights (such as corporate and business aviation) are commercial in that the pilot is hired and paid.
In private flight the pilot is not paid, and all aircraft operating expenses are generally paid by the pilot. In some countries such as the United States, aircraft operating expenses for a flight may optionally be divided with any passengers up to a pro rata amount.[4] For example, if aircraft operating expenses total $120 for a flight with pilot and three passengers, each of the three passengers could pay not more than $30 (one fourth) of the expenses with the remainder paid by the pilot.
It is the purpose of the flight, not the aircraft or pilot, that determines whether the flight is private.[5] For example, if a commercially licensed pilot flies a plane to visit a friend or attend a business meeting, this would be a private flight. Conversely, a private pilot could legally fly a multi-engine complex aircraft carrying passengers for non-commercial purposes (no compensation paid to the pilot, and a pro rata or larger portion of the aircraft operating expenses paid by the pilot).
General aspectsedit
Many private pilots fly for their own enjoyment, or to share the joys and convenience of general aviation with friends and family.
In many countries, private aviation operates to less strict standards than commercial aviation. For example, in Canada and the United States, aircraft owners are allowed to perform basic maintenance tasks (such as oil or tire changes) on their own aircraft, but only licensed mechanics may perform those tasks on aircraft used for commercial operations.[6] Private pilots normally are not required to demonstrate the same level of proficiency on their flight tests that is required for commercial pilots, and they take fewer and less rigorous medical examinations. The majority of active pilots hold a Private Pilot license.
Private jet ownership refers to individuals or corporations owning their own aircraft. Owners are responsible for the management and maintenance of their aircraft and often employ a dedicated crew. The aircraft may be operated for personal or business use.[citation needed]
Charter flightsedit
Charter flights allow individuals or groups to rent an aircraft for a specific trip, without the need for long-term commitments. Charter flights provide flexibility and convenience, as travelers can choose their own schedules and destinations.[7]
Fractional ownershipedit
Fractional ownership is a model that allows individuals or corporations to purchase a share of an aircraft, granting them access to a fleet of aircraft managed by a provider. Fractional owners typically pay an initial acquisition cost, followed by monthly management fees and hourly flight rates.[8]
Jet card programsedit
Jet card programs are prepaid programs offered by private aviation companies, allowing customers to purchase a set number of flight hours on a specific aircraft or fleet. Jet card holders can use their hours to book flights, often with guaranteed availability and fixed hourly rates.[9][10][11]
^Gössling, Stefan; Dolnicar, Sara (18 August 2022). "A review of air travel behavior and climate change". WIREs Climate Change. 14 (1). doi:10.1002/wcc.802. ISSN 1757-7780.
^Sullivan, Paul (2021-10-01). "Private Jet Market Grapples With Surge in Get-Me-Away Demand". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-04-26.
External linksedit
Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA)
FAA (US) - Become a Pilot
May 08, 2024
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Private aviation is the part of civil aviation that does not include flying for hire which is termed commercial aviation In 2022 private air travel was noted as increasing 1 Pilot and family with their Cessna 172 Private pilot l and passenger r in a Beechcraft A36 near Spiegelberg Namibia 2016 Contents 1 Definition 2 General aspects 3 Business aviation 3 1 Private jet ownership 3 2 Charter flights 3 3 Fractional ownership 3 4 Jet card programs 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksDefinition editPrivate aviation and commercial aviation are not rigorously defined In general private aviation is regarded as flights that do not require a commercial pilot licence CPL or above Some commercial activities do not require a CPL for example in Europe a flight instructor may have a PPL 2 Nonetheless in the United Kingdom flight instruction is considered a commercial operation 3 In most countries private flights are always general aviation flights but the opposite is not true many general aviation flights such as corporate and business aviation are commercial in that the pilot is hired and paid In private flight the pilot is not paid and all aircraft operating expenses are generally paid by the pilot In some countries such as the United States aircraft operating expenses for a flight may optionally be divided with any passengers up to a pro rata amount 4 For example if aircraft operating expenses total 120 for a flight with pilot and three passengers each of the three passengers could pay not more than 30 one fourth of the expenses with the remainder paid by the pilot It is the purpose of the flight not the aircraft or pilot that determines whether the flight is private 5 For example if a commercially licensed pilot flies a plane to visit a friend or attend a business meeting this would be a private flight Conversely a private pilot could legally fly a multi engine complex aircraft carrying passengers for non commercial purposes no compensation paid to the pilot and a pro rata or larger portion of the aircraft operating expenses paid by the pilot General aspects editMany private pilots fly for their own enjoyment or to share the joys and convenience of general aviation with friends and family In many countries private aviation operates to less strict standards than commercial aviation For example in Canada and the United States aircraft owners are allowed to perform basic maintenance tasks such as oil or tire changes on their own aircraft but only licensed mechanics may perform those tasks on aircraft used for commercial operations 6 Private pilots normally are not required to demonstrate the same level of proficiency on their flight tests that is required for commercial pilots and they take fewer and less rigorous medical examinations The majority of active pilots hold a Private Pilot license Business aviation editMain article Business aircraft Private jet ownership edit Private jet ownership refers to individuals or corporations owning their own aircraft Owners are responsible for the management and maintenance of their aircraft and often employ a dedicated crew The aircraft may be operated for personal or business use citation needed Charter flights edit Charter flights allow individuals or groups to rent an aircraft for a specific trip without the need for long term commitments Charter flights provide flexibility and convenience as travelers can choose their own schedules and destinations 7 Fractional ownership edit Fractional ownership is a model that allows individuals or corporations to purchase a share of an aircraft granting them access to a fleet of aircraft managed by a provider Fractional owners typically pay an initial acquisition cost followed by monthly management fees and hourly flight rates 8 Jet card programs edit Jet card programs are prepaid programs offered by private aviation companies allowing customers to purchase a set number of flight hours on a specific aircraft or fleet Jet card holders can use their hours to book flights often with guaranteed availability and fixed hourly rates 9 10 11 See also editPilot certification in the United States Private pilot licence List of current production certified light aircraftReferences edit Gossling Stefan Dolnicar Sara 18 August 2022 A review of air travel behavior and climate change WIREs Climate Change 14 1 doi 10 1002 wcc 802 ISSN 1757 7780 EASA Part FCL Annex 1 Subpart J Section 2 915 FI b Use of National Permit to Fly for flight instruction and self fly hire UK Civil Aviation Authority FAR 61 113 c FAR 1 1 General definitions Commercial operator FAR 43 Appendix A c Lynch Kerry Fractional Flights Poised To Climb in 2023 Aviation International News Retrieved 2023 04 26 Lynch Kerry Fractional Flights Poised To Climb in 2023 Aviation International News Retrieved 2023 04 26 The Future Of Air Charter Business Jet Traveler 2020 11 05 Retrieved 2023 04 26 Private jet flights soar during pandemic DW 12 03 2021 dw com Retrieved 2023 04 26 Sullivan Paul 2021 10 01 Private Jet Market Grapples With Surge in Get Me Away Demand The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2023 04 26 External links editAircraft Owners and Pilots Association AOPA Canadian Owners and Pilots Association COPA FAA US Become a Pilot Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Private aviation amp oldid 1221852594, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
