What does it cost to rent an aircraft at Blackstone Aviation?

Rates are wet (fuel included): $120/hr for the Cessna 150, $165/hr for the Cessna 172, and $200/hr for the Comanche 180. A certified flight instructor is available for $65/hr if you'd like instruction or a proficiency flight.

Which aircraft are available to rent?

Blackstone Aviation's rental fleet includes a Cessna 150, a Cessna 172, and a Comanche 180.

Can I get checked out in a rental aircraft even if I didn't train at Blackstone Aviation?

Contact us with your total flight time and experience in type — checkout eligibility depends on your logged experience, and our team can let you know what's needed to get you flying.

Aircraft Rental

Rent a plane in Hartselle, Alabama

Blackstone Aviation rents out a Cessna 150, Cessna 172, and Comanche 180 at Hartselle–Morgan County Regional Airport (5M0) to checked-out pilots from Hartselle, Decatur, Cullman, Huntsville and all of North Alabama. Wet rates, no dry-lease paperwork, and a straightforward checkout process to get you flying.

Get Checked Out Call (256) 773-1130

Fleet & Rates

Our rental fleet

Wet rates — fuel included. A certified flight instructor is available if you'd like instruction or a proficiency flight.

Rental Rates

Blackstone Aviation's Cessna 172 on the ramp — Cessna 172

Blackstone Aviation's Cessna 150 in the hangar — Cessna 150

Blackstone Aviation's Comanche 180 in the hangar — Comanche 180

Cessna 150	$120/hr wet
Cessna 172	$165/hr wet
Comanche 180	$200/hr wet
CFI (instruction)	$65/hr

Renter checkout: before soloing a rental aircraft, you'll need 10 hours of logged flight time in that specific aircraft type, plus a checkout flight with our team to demonstrate proficiency.

Renter Requirements

What it takes to get checked out

Renting isn't just handing over the keys — it's making sure you're proficient in that specific aircraft before you take it up on your own.

Checkout requirements

10 hours logged in type. Before soloing a rental, you'll need at least 10 hours of logged flight time in that specific aircraft — the Cessna 150, Cessna 172, or Comanche 180 — whether that time came from training with us or elsewhere.

A checkout flight with our team. Once you've got the hours, you'll fly with one of our instructors to demonstrate proficiency: normal and crosswind landings, emergency procedures, and general handling in that airframe.

Current FAA recency. As with any rental, you'll need to meet standard FAA recency requirements — three takeoffs and landings in the preceding 90 days — before carrying passengers.

Renter's insurance. We recommend every renter carry their own non-owned aircraft (renter's) liability insurance before flying solo. Reach out to our team and we'll walk you through our current requirements.

Trained somewhere other than Blackstone Aviation? That's fine — reach out with your total time and experience in type, and we'll get you scheduled for a checkout.

Questions

Aircraft rental FAQ

What does it cost to rent an aircraft?

Rates are wet (fuel included): $120/hr for the Cessna 150, $165/hr for the Cessna 172, and $200/hr for the Comanche 180. A certified flight instructor is available for $65/hr if you'd like instruction or a proficiency flight.
What do I need to rent a plane at Blackstone Aviation?

Before soloing a rental aircraft, you'll need 10 hours of logged flight time in that specific aircraft type, plus a checkout flight with our team to demonstrate proficiency. You'll also need to meet standard FAA recency requirements to carry passengers.
Which aircraft are available to rent?

Our rental fleet includes a Cessna 150, a Cessna 172, and a Comanche 180.
Can I get checked out even if I didn't train at Blackstone Aviation?

Contact us with your total flight time and experience in type — checkout eligibility depends on your logged experience, and our team can let you know what's needed to get you flying.
Do I need insurance to rent an aircraft?

We recommend every renter carry their own non-owned aircraft (renter's) liability insurance before flying solo. Reach out to our team and we'll walk you through our current requirements.