With The Ginger Private Pilot, you can cut your costs and fly more
Cost Shared Flying With The Pilot in Mind
Advantages of joining The Ginger Private Pilot
FLY CHEAPER with The Ginger Private Pilot. The first UK based cost shared flying platform. The rules around cost shared flying state the Pilot must contribute to the flight, but the amount is not specified. This means that you can now fly for as little as £1!
We all know how expensive flying can be. TGPP was designed and built with the pilot in mind, allowing them to maximise the amount of flying they do by saving them money in line with the current cost shared flying rules. While posting your flight you’ll be able to decide how much you’d like to contribute. Remember the more you contribute, the more likely it is for the flight to be booked.
Now you’ll be able to fly more, save more and enjoy meeting lots of new people in the process.
Click here to read the CAA regulations on cost shared flying.
Confirm who you are
Simply upload your pilots license and medical certificate, and our verification system will confirm the documents and approve you for flight sharing.
Publish your Flights
After verification, you can start sharing your flights on the website. Here you’ll be able to adjust how much you’d like to contribute.
Accept your passenger bookings
Passengers will request bookings on your which will include information such as their weights, names and contact details.
It’s time to Fly!
With your passengers chosen, its time to enjoy some flying. This is an opportunity to share the wonder of flying with others and show them just how amazing the experience really is.
Get your share
Once the flight is completed, The Ginger Private Pilots will transfer the passengers share of your flight costs to you within 48 hours. We use Paypal, making it simple and reliable for our pilots.
What are you waiting for?
It really is that simple to get started, no sign-up fees, no membership fees, no strings, just the joy of flying and saving money on your flight costs.
Safety in mind
Insurance
It is important to check with your club or insurance providers to ensure that Cost Shared Flights are covered.
Safety
Safety is of paramount importance for all involved. This is why we have signed up to the EASA safety charter. The CAA endorse websites which are a part of this.
FAQs
How much does it cost to use the service?
Nothing. The Ginger Private Pilot is completely free to use with no membership fees or sign up charges. We simply add a fee for the passengers portion which allows us to grow and help more pilots fly for cheaper!
What do I need for verification?
Simply upload a photo of your current flying licences including your last ratings, along with a valid medical certificate. We will then verify everything for you.
What if I want to stay in control of who is on my aircraft?
We agree, which is why you remain in complete control of who you accept as a passenger at all times in your flight sharing.
How do I know passenger weight?
During the booking process, passengers are required to enter the total weight of the passengers and luggage, so you always have the information you need to hand.
What if I have to cancel the flight for any reason?
There is no pressure to fly, you can cancel a shared flight for any reason, no questions asked. Your passengers will have their payments credited automatically.
What costs will be shared?
For owned airplanes, the shared flight costs include:
- Fuel expenses
- Airport fees including landing and tie down costs.
For rented airplanes:
- Rental Costs
- Fuel Costs (For dry rentals that do not include fuel)
In either case, the cost to passengers must never exceed their pro-rata share of those flight costs, but you are free to set your rate at anything up to that value. But remember, you must contribute to the flight!
How do I get paid the passenger’s share of flight costs?
We keep things simple. You add your Paypal Account to your profile, and we pay your share directly into your Paypal for the best security and reliability. The system automatically transfers the funds 72 hours after the flight is completed.
Are there any restrictions for complex aircraft?
The Ginger Private Pilot currently accepts all certified light aircrafts including variable pitch propeller planes such or aircraft with a retractible gear such as a Piper Arrow.
The Ginger Private Pilot does not allow complex
aircraft of which is defined below by EASA regulation:
i) An aeroplane:
With a maximum certificated take-off mass
exceeding 5,700 kg; or
Certificated for a maximum passenger seating
configuration of more than 19; or
Certificated for operation with a minimum crew
of at least two pilots; or
Equipped with (a) a turbojet engine(s) or more
than one turboprop engine; or
ii) A helicopter certificated:
For a maximum take-off mass exceeding 3,175 kg;
or
For a maximum passenger seating configuration of
more than 9; or
For operation with a minimum crew of at least
two pilots; or
iii) A tilt rotor aircraft.