Are you already a certified pilot and looking to fly the skies above beautiful Austin, Texas? We have a fleet of highly reliable, well maintained and efficient aircraft to meet your rental needs. If you want to visit friends or family, we also offer very reasonable overnight rentals of our aircraft. Our non-student rate is only $10 more per hour than our
student rate, but still a bargain! We only require a 2 hour minimum Monday through Thursday and a 3 hour minimum Friday through Sunday. Contact us for details on how to reserve your rental today!
Our Aircraft
At Above & Beyond Aviation, we pride ourselves on providing safe and affordable rental aircraft at both Austin Bergstrom and Austin Executive in Pflugerville. Check out each of our aircraft (and now simulator) below.
Located at Austin-Bergstrom (AUS):
Touch Trainer VM – BATD
Description: Located in our new office in Hangar 1, this simulator is available for scheduling on our scheduling website. The sim is a BATD, Basic Aircraft Training Device. A private pilot can count 2.5 hours towards his total and an instrument pilot can count 10 hours. It can also be used for IPCs.
1999 Cessna 172S – N904CP
Description: Newly updated avionics! This aircraft is now a Technologically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) and qualifies for the ten hours for the commercial requirement. Garmin GFC 500 dual axis digital auto pilot, G500 Txi Flight Display, G5 flight instrument backup, all tied to the Garmin 430WASS
- KMA26 Audio Panel
- Garmin 430W
- KX155A Transceiver
- KX155A Transceiver
- KR87 ADF
- KT76C Transponder
- KAP140 Single-Axis Autopilot
1998 Cessna 172S – N478SP
Description: One of the most popular training aircraft of all time, almost every pilot has logged time in a Cessna 172. The “S” model adds updated features to the trainer including increased fuel capacity, IFR certified GPS, autopilot and more comfortable seating. N478SP is a good looking, solid aircraft that is comfortable to fly for experienced pilots shooting approaches or beginning students making their first cross-wind landing. N478SP is equipped with New Garmin 375 IFR GPS with ADS-B transponder, Garmin 496, two King KX 155As, Garmin transponder, ADF. GPS is kept up to date for instrument training.
| Speed: | 123 Knots (Sea Level, 80%) |
| Cruise Endurance: |
Range: 687 NM / Time: 6.6 HRS (60%, 10,000 Feet) Range: 580 NM / Time: 4.8 HRS (80%, 10,000 Feet) |
| Rate of Climb at Sea Level: | 720 FPM |
| Service Ceiling: | 13,500 Feet |
| Takeoff Performance: | 945 Feet (Ground Roll) 1685 Feet (Total Over 50 Foot Obstacle) |
| Landing Performance: | 550 Feet (Ground Roll) 1295 Feet (Total Over 50 Foot Obstacle) |
| Stall Speed (KCAS): | 51 Knots (Flaps Up, Power Off) 47 Knots (Flaps Down, Power Off) |
| Standard Empty Weight: | 1699 Pounds |
| Maximum Useful Load: | 758 Pounds (Normal Category) 468 Pounds (Utility Category) |
| Fuel Capacity: | 56.0 Gallons (Total) 53.0 Gallons (Usable) 28.0 Gallons (Total Each Tank) 26.5 Gallons (Usable Each Tank) |
| Oil Capacity: | 8 Quarts (Sump) 9 Quarts (Total) |
| Engine: | Textron Lycoming IO-360-L2A / 160 BHP at 2400 RPM |
| Propeller: | 75 Inch (diameter) / Fixed Pitch |
Not for flight planning, consult POH for complete flight planning information.
1998 Cessna 172R/S – N9561V
Description: N9561V is a Cessna172 R model that has been upgraded to the 180 hp engine of the S model. It features a Garmin touch screen 650 GPS/COM. It also has two new Garmin G5 digital instruments, a second King 155A radio, Garmin 345 audio panel and transponder, and KAP 140 autopilot.
2000 Cessna 172R – N652MA
Description: One of the most popular training aircraft of all time, almost every pilot has logged time in a Cessna 172. The “R” model adds updated features to the trainer including increased fuel capacity, IFR certified GPS, an autopilot and more comfortable seating. N652MA is a good looking, solid aircraft that is comfortable to fly for experienced pilots shooting approaches or beginning students making their first cross-wind landing. N652MA is now equipped with a Garmin 430W and Garmin ADS-B. GPS is kept up to date for instrument training.
| Speed: | 123 Knots (Sea Level, 80%) |
| Cruise Endurance: |
Range: 687 NM / Time: 6.6 HRS (60%, 10,000 Feet) Range: 580 NM / Time: 4.8 HRS (80%, 10,000 Feet) |
| Rate of Climb at Sea Level: | 720 FPM |
| Service Ceiling: | 13,500 Feet |
| Takeoff Performance: | 945 Feet (Ground Roll) 1685 Feet (Total Over 50 Foot Obstacle) |
| Landing Performance: | 550 Feet (Ground Roll) 1295 Feet (Total Over 50 Foot Obstacle) |
| Stall Speed (KCAS): | 51 Knots (Flaps Up, Power Off) 47 Knots (Flaps Down, Power Off) |
| Standard Empty Weight: | 1699 Pounds |
| Maximum Useful Load: | 758 Pounds (Normal Category) 468 Pounds (Utility Category) |
| Fuel Capacity: | 56.0 Gallons (Total) 53.0 Gallons (Usable) 28.0 Gallons (Total Each Tank) 26.5 Gallons (Usable Each Tank) |
| Oil Capacity: | 8 Quarts (Sump) 9 Quarts (Total) |
| Engine: | Textron Lycoming IO-360-L2A / 160 BHP at 2400 RPM |
| Propeller: | 75 Inch (diameter) / Fixed Pitch |
Not for flight planning, consult POH for complete flight planning information.
1998 Cessna 172R – N24AF
Description: One of the most popular training aircraft of all time, almost every pilot has logged time in a Cessna 172. The “R” model adds updated features to the trainer including increased fuel capacity, New Garmin 175 IFR GPS, and more comfortable seating. N24AF is a good looking, solid aircraft that is comfortable to fly for experienced pilots shooting approaches or beginning students making their first cross-wind landing.
| Speed: | 123 Knots (Sea Level, 80%) |
| Cruise Endurance: | Range: 687 NM / Time: 6.6 HRS (60%, 10,000 Feet)Range: 580 NM / Time: 4.8 HRS (80%, 10,000 Feet) |
| Rate of Climb at Sea Level: | 720 FPM |
| Service Ceiling: | 13,500 Feet |
| Takeoff Performance: | 945 Feet (Ground Roll)1685 Feet (Total Over 50 Foot Obstacle) |
| Landing Performance: | 550 Feet (Ground Roll)1295 Feet (Total Over 50 Foot Obstacle) |
| Stall Speed (KCAS): | 51 Knots (Flaps Up, Power Off)47 Knots (Flaps Down, Power Off) |
| Standard Empty Weight: | 1699 Pounds |
| Maximum Useful Load: | 758 Pounds (Normal Category)468 Pounds (Utility Category) |
| Fuel Capacity: | 56.0 Gallons (Total)53.0 Gallons (Usable) 28.0 Gallons (Total Each Tank) 26.5 Gallons (Usable Each Tank) |
| Oil Capacity: | 8 Quarts (Sump)9 Quarts (Total) |
| Engine: | Textron Lycoming IO-360-L2A / 160 BHP at 2400 RPM |
| Propeller: | 75 Inch (diameter) / Fixed Pitch |
Not for flight planning, consult POH for complete flight planning information.
1979 Cessna 172N – N5552E
Description: N5552E is a 1979 Cessna 172N. Great basic trainer or adequate instrument trainer. It features new paint, a 160 HP engine, new Rosen sunshades, and LED landing light. The avionics are a Garmin 430WASS, King DME, Number two King 165 nav/com, Garmin 335 transponder, ADS-B out using Uavionics tailbeacon. ADS-B is supplied by a Uavionics tailbeacon.
1977 Cessna 172N – N733CP
Description: Newly repainted 1977 Cessna 172N with the upgraded Deltahawk 160 hp engine. A King KLN 94 color GPS with dual digital radios, and SkyBeacon ADS-B.
| Speed: | 125 Knots (Sea Level, 75%) |
| Cruise Endurance: |
Range: 485 NM / Time: 4.1 HRS (75%, 8,000 Feet) |
| Rate of Climb at Sea Level: | 770 FPM |
| Service Ceiling: | 14,200 Feet |
| Takeoff Performance: | 805 Feet (Ground Roll) 1440 Feet (Total Over 50 Foot Obstacle) |
| Landing Performance: | 520 Feet (Ground Roll) 1250 Feet (Total Over 50 Foot Obstacle) |
| Stall Speed (KCAS): | 50 Knots (Flaps Up, Power Off) 44 Knots (Flaps Down, Power Off) |
| Standard Empty Weight: | 1699 Pounds |
| Maximum Useful Load: | 758 Pounds (Normal Category) 468 Pounds (Utility Category) |
| Fuel Capacity: | 43.0 Gallons (Total) 40.0 Gallons (Usable) 21.5 Gallons (Total Each Tank) 20.0 Gallons (Usable Each Tank) |
| Oil Capacity: | 6 Quarts (Sump) 7 Quarts (Total) |
| Engine: | Avco Lycoming O-320-D2J / 160 BHP at 2700 RPM |
| Propeller: | 75 Inch (diameter) / Fixed Pitch |
Not for flight planning, consult POH for complete flight planning information.
- KMA24 Audio Panel
- KLN 94 color GPS
- Narco 12D Transceiver
- Narco 12D Transceiver
- KT76A Transponder
1978 Cessna 172N – N5124J
Description: N5124J is a 1980 Cessna 172N IFR aircraft with an upgraded D2J 160hp engine. Avionics include a Garmin 430WASS nav/com, King KX 155A second radio, uAvionics ADS-B out.
1975 Cessna 172M – N6891H
Description: N6891H features a Garmin 430w and a KX165 second com. Nice paint job and clean interior. Low cost instrument trainer or basic trainer. New Garmin 345 ADS-B transponder with weather and traffic displayed on the 430WASS.
Located at Austin Executive (EDC):
Redbird Sim
Description: The Redbird TD takes the advanced flight training tools found on our large simulators and puts it in a desktop device.
With its impressive range of features and training tools, it’s no surprise that it has been FAA approved as a Basic Aviation Training Device. The Redbird TD represents a generic single engine piston aircraft in a basic gauge configuration
1997 Cessna 172R/S – N1367SJ
Description: 1997 Cessna 172 R IFR aircraft with the 180hp engine. It features air conditioning and dual Garmin G5s, Garmin 430WASS gps/com, King 155A nav/com.
1997 Cessna 172R – N413ES
Description: One of the most popular training aircraft of all time, almost every pilot has logged time in a Cessna 172. The “R” model adds updated features to the trainer including increased fuel capacity, Garmin 430WASS, IFR certified GPS, an autopilot and more comfortable seating. N413ES is a good looking, solid aircraft that is comfortable to fly for experienced pilots shooting approaches or beginning students making their first cross-wind landing. N413ES is now equipped with a Garmin 430W and Garmin GDL82 ADS-B. (Located at EDC)
| Speed: | 123 Knots (Sea Level, 80%) |
| Cruise Endurance: | Range: 687 NM / Time: 6.6 HRS (60%, 10,000 Feet)Range: 580 NM / Time: 4.8 HRS (80%, 10,000 Feet) |
| Rate of Climb at Sea Level: | 720 FPM |
| Service Ceiling: | 13,500 Feet |
| Takeoff Performance: | 945 Feet (Ground Roll)1685 Feet (Total Over 50 Foot Obstacle) |
| Landing Performance: | 550 Feet (Ground Roll)1295 Feet (Total Over 50 Foot Obstacle) |
| Stall Speed (KCAS): | 51 Knots (Flaps Up, Power Off)47 Knots (Flaps Down, Power Off) |
| Standard Empty Weight: | 1699 Pounds |
| Maximum Useful Load: | 758 Pounds (Normal Category)468 Pounds (Utility Category) |
| Fuel Capacity: | 56.0 Gallons (Total)53.0 Gallons (Usable) 28.0 Gallons (Total Each Tank) 26.5 Gallons (Usable Each Tank) |
| Oil Capacity: | 8 Quarts (Sump)9 Quarts (Total) |
| Engine: | Textron Lycoming IO-360-L2A / 160 BHP at 2400 RPM |
| Propeller: | 75 Inch (diameter) / Fixed Pitch |
Not for flight planning, consult POH for complete flight planning information.
- KMA26 Audio Panel
- Garmin 430W GPS
- KX155A Transceiver
- KX155A Transceiver
- KR87 ADF
- KT76C Transponder
- KAP140 Single-Axis Autopilot
1978 Cessna – N1317E
Description: A 1978 Cessna 172N with the Deltahawk conversion. The Deltahawk conversion allows for an extra 100 pounds of useful load. It features a newly overhauled Lycoming 0320-D2J 160 HP engine. Avionics include a Garmin 430WASS gps/navcom, a Garmin 340 audio panel, a number two KX155A radio, and a Garmin 335 transponder within ADS-B out. (Located at EDC)
1978 Cessna 172N – N739HH
Description: The classic most widely flown trainer of all time. It features the bulletproof Sparrowhawk O320-D2J 160 hp engine which allows for an extra 100 pounds of useful load. The Cessna 172N is an affordable time builder. N739HH is a well equipped 172N with a comfortable leather interior, dual KX155 radios, DME, VFR GPS 89B, and glideslope for basic IFR. (Located at EDC)
| Speed: | 125 Knots (Sea Level, 75%) |
| Cruise Endurance: |
Range: 485 NM / Time: 4.1 HRS (75%, 8,000 Feet) |
| Rate of Climb at Sea Level: | 770 FPM |
| Service Ceiling: | 14,200 Feet |
| Takeoff Performance: | 805 Feet (Ground Roll) 1440 Feet (Total Over 50 Foot Obstacle) |
| Landing Performance: | 520 Feet (Ground Roll) 1250 Feet (Total Over 50 Foot Obstacle) |
| Stall Speed (KCAS): | 50 Knots (Flaps Up, Power Off) 44 Knots (Flaps Down, Power Off) |
| Standard Empty Weight: | 1699 Pounds |
| Maximum Useful Load: | 758 Pounds (Normal Category) 468 Pounds (Utility Category) |
| Fuel Capacity: | 43.0 Gallons (Total) 40.0 Gallons (Usable) 21.5 Gallons (Total Each Tank) 20.0 Gallons (Usable Each Tank) |
| Oil Capacity: | 6 Quarts (Sump) 7 Quarts (Total) |
| Engine: | Avco Lycoming O-320-D2J / 160 BHP at 2700 RPM |
| Propeller: | 75 Inch (diameter) / Fixed Pitch |
Not for flight planning, consult POH for complete flight planning information.
1972 Cessna 172L – N7152Q
Description: Classic 1972 Cessna 172L. A low time aircraft with a striking paint scheme and new leather interior. Features a new Garmin 355 GPS nav com.