Training

PlaneSmart! Aviation Training Services

Whether you are just taking off, working toward your next pilot rating, or refining your flying skills, we offer personalized pilot training for busy professionals and students alike. Our piston training fleet—ranging from Cessna 172 to Cirrus SR-series aircraft and other popular models—gives clients the flexibility to learn and fly in the aircraft that best suits their needs.

Explore blue skies with a personalized private pilot program. We will guide you through every step of the FAA testing and flight requirements for your private pilot license. Our comprehensive flight and ground training will have you flying with confidence in either your own aircraft or one from our piston training fleet.

An instrument rating is the next step in mastering your aircraft and its advanced flight instruments. Flying under instrument flight rules opens the door to low-visibility operations and the convenience of navigating through the clouds. An instrument rating equips you for safe, proficient flight, even when the weather appears to stand in your way.

Pilots wanting to sharpen skills, renew currency, boost confidence in the clouds, or master specific maneuvers will find the right fit with our tailored programs. We will match you with a training plan, aircraft, and instructor to ensure your re currency training meets your goals.

Pilots looking to upgrade their skills will find our piston training options ideal. With technologically advanced Cirrus aircraft in our fleet, our programs prepare you to transition smoothly into high-performance piston flying and expand your capabilities.

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Addison, TX 75001

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Lease

Leases work well for pilots and non-pilots alike. Lessees may select from several air lease usage plans to fit their individual travel needs. With lease, you will share access to one or more aircraft and have operational control for each flight you make. If you are an interested and qualified pilot you can do the flying, or simply hire a pilot to take you where you want to go.

Corporate Shuttle

Soar above the concerns, rigidity, and inefficiency of commercial air travel. PlaneSmart! Aviation’s corporate charter service offers your team unprecedented flexibility for essential business trips. Our diverse fleet of jet and turboprop business aircraft options can match any mission profile. Business travel has never been easier. Schedule a trip, show up, and climb aboard. We will take care of the rest.

Provide us with your team’s travel needs, and PlaneSmart! will customize a private air transportation solution

Cirrus Program

Our fleet of Cirrus aircraft allows you to conveniently fly yourself to destinations across the U.S. In addition to the robust mission flexibility, our customers also enjoy the industry-leading safety, comfort, and performance features of this technologically advanced aircraft.

Contact the PlaneSmart! team to tour our fleet of Cirrus aircraft and discuss your mission profile.

Aircraft Management

PlaneSmart!’s aircraft management program is a comprehensive service at the direction of each aircraft owner including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Manage inspections, maintenance, servicing, and testing in accordance with the FAA and manufacturer’s approved maintenance and preventative repair programs;
  • Clearinghouse for all aircraft related and billing correspondence (e.g., aircraft manufacture, insurance company, FAA, taxing authorities, and subscription and maintenance tracking services);
  • Maintain all records, logbooks, and other material required by the FAA to be maintained on the Aircraft and make the same available for Owner’s inspection;
  • Keep the aircraft interior and exterior in good cosmetic appearance based on a standard mutually agreed upon between PSA and the owner; and
  • Advise on ownership and operational issues as they may arise;
  • Optional charter and leaseback programs to offset your expenses when the plane is not otherwise in use.

Shared Ownership

The PlaneSmart! Aviation Team is experienced at managing jet and turboprop aircraft owned by more than one party. You may already be in an established partnership, or, our Brokerage Services may find an Aircraft and partner for you. We can help you and your partners coordinate sticky points such as:

  • Scheduling and trip planning
  • Fuel consumption
  • Engine maintenance reserve
  • Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
  • Insurance
  • Pilot services
  • And, charter or leaseback revenue

PlaneSmart! Aviation also offers shared equity on its fleet of Cirrus piston aircraft.

Revenue Generation

PlaneSmart! Charter is a FAR 135 charter operator. Some owners choose to add their airplane to our charter fleet, enabling PlaneSmart! to book flights and increase the productivity of their airplane, subject to FAA 135 oversight. For the prospective owner, PlaneSmart!’s Brokerage team can help you find a plane that would perform well under charter operations. Contact us to find out if this option is right for you.

Pilot Services

Let us know if you need a pilot. Some restrictions apply.

Acquisition

There are numerous benefits to private airplane ownership. Whether for business or leisure travel, operating your own aircraft allows the greatest flexibility and efficiency for your busy schedule. The PlaneSmart! Team will help you identify the right piston, turboprop, or private jet aircraft to fit your mission profile. We also help our clients safely navigate common pitfalls associated with aircraft maintenance, liability, and tax exposure.