Aircraft Rental

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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.  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. Check out each of our aircraft (and simulator) below.

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.

 

 

 

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.

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

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 – N739HH

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.

1979 Cessna 152 – N4951A

Description: The classic Cessna economy training aircraft. N4951A is a comfortably equipped C152 that serves well as a primary trainer. New seats, DME and ADF.

 

 

 

1980 Cessna 152 – N67796

Description: The classic Cessna economy training aircraft. N67796 is a comfortably equipped C152. Includes a panel mounted Garmin 396 GPS.
(Located at EDC)

 

 

 

 

PA28R-200 Piper Arrow – N77WE

Description: An excellent cross country machine that is also a well-equipped complex trainer. Includes a Garmin 430 WASS that is kept current, recently redone interior, Audio Alert gear system, and panel mounted Garmin 496 linked to 430. Now also with a Tru Trak Vizion autopilot.

Minimum Insurance Requirements: 100 hours total time and 25 hours retractable or in lieu of the retractable time 10 hours dual in make and model.

 

 

 

  • Garmin 345 audio panel
  • Gamin 430 WASS
  • Narco 12D
  • Garmin 496 VFR GPS
  • Tru Trak Vizion autopilot