Rental Agreement

I, (Print)_____________________, agree to the following conditions of this rental agreement between Springs Aviation, Inc. and myself.

Renter shall operate all aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations, Federal, State and Local laws, and the Standard Operating Procedures of Springs Aviation, Inc.

Renter shall operate aircraft ONLY when they possess a current and appropriate Pilot Certificate and a current and appropriate Medical Certificate.

Renter shall receive and document an aircraft checkout (on Form SA-Aircraft Checkout) before operating any aircraft owned and/or operated by Springs Aviation, Inc.

Renter shall perform a complete and thorough preflight inspection of any aircraft that they will be operating.  Renter shall document and report any damage or discrepancies found before, during, and after their flight. Renter understands that any damage noted AFTER their rental period and prior to operation by another Renter shall be considered the responsibility and liability of the last Renter.

Renter is financially responsible for any damage to aircraft that is incurred while under the control of said Renter.  The liability of the Renter shall be up to the current insured hull value.  The current insurance deductible is $2,500 but is subject to change without notice.  Renter is STRONGLY encouraged to obtain renter’s insurance to cover these amounts.

Renter shall not operate any aircraft for commercial purposes or for hire.

Renter shall LAND the aircraft with a minimum of one (1) hour of fuel (at cruise power) on board.

Renter will not make any landing on other than hard surfaced runways except in an emergency.

Renter shall not allow any other person to operate the aircraft under any circumstance.

Renter will not perform aerobatic maneuvers at any time.  Intentional spins are allowed ONLY when a CFI employed by Springs Aviation, Inc. is onboard the aircraft, and only when said aircraft is certificated for such maneuvers.

Renter shall complete a flight itinerary (Form SA-Itinerary) and file an FAA flight plan before departing on any cross-country trip of more than 50 nautical miles.

Renter shall obtain necessary weather briefings before operating any aircraft.

Renter shall not fly into IFR conditions unless the Renter is properly IFR rated and current, and only after all aircraft/equipment checks have been performed before the flight begins.

Renter shall properly secure aircraft when not parked inside a hangar. This includes proper tie-downs and installing the gust lock.

Renter shall not perform or authorize any maintenance without prior permission from Springs Aviation, Inc.

Renter understands that flying has inherent hazards associated with it and Renter agrees to relieve Springs Aviation, Inc., its owners, operators, employees, and affiliates of any and all responsibilities that result in injury, death, property damage, or other matters that should arise while Renter is operating the aircraft.

Payment is due upon receipt of all services and rentals.  In case of non-payment, Renter shall be liable for any and all reasonable attorney fees and collection fees as necessary for recovery.

A $25 returned check fee and any bank fees will be assessed to Renter for any returned check(s).

If any portion of this agreement becomes invalid, all other portions shall remain in effect.

Any unresolved disputes arising from this Agreement shall be resolved in the courts of the State of Colorado.

My signature attests that I have read and understand this rental agreement in its entirety and I will abide by this agreement as written.

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Date                                                                Springs Aviation Representative