Offset Your Flying Costs
Reduce your flying expenses by sharing the flights with passengers
✔️ No membership fees
✔️ Share the cost
✔️ Fly more frequently
✔️ Share your passion
Share the cost
As a private pilot, you can significantly reduce your flying expenses by sharing your flights with passengers. By splitting the costs, such as aircraft rental, fuel and landing fees, with others, you can make your flying hobby more affordable and accessible. This not only helps manage expenses but also offers passengers the unique opportunity to experience private aviation. Read more
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Fly more frequently
By sharing flights, you can fly more frequently, as the shared costs make the financial commitment more manageable. This means that you can indulge in your aviation hobby with greater ease, without the same level of concern over high expenses. The reduced financial pressure allows you to maximise your flying time and enjoyment. This increased flight frequency can also contribute to improved flying skills and proficiency, enhancing both the recreational and professional aspects of your aviation experience.
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SkyCatcher connects you with a wide range of aircraft available for private hire. Whether you’re building flight hours or searching for the best deal, we’ve got you covered!
Browse AircraftNo membership fees
SkyCatcher simplifies the process of sharing flights by eliminating the need for membership fees. Unlike many platforms that require commitment to annual or monthly memberships, pilots only incur a SkyCatcher service fee, which is directly subtracted from the booking payment made by passengers. This means there are no upfront costs or ongoing financial commitments. You can list your flights and manage bookings without additional financial obligations beyond the service fee. This approach makes SkyCatcher a cost-effective and flexible solution for pilots looking to share their flights and reduce expenses while enjoying the benefits of private aviation. Read more
Private Pilots
As a private pilot, you must have a current medical certificate, a valid licence (PPL or CPL) and the appropriate endorsements to fly certain aircraft. You must also have had a flight review within the last two years.
At the time of the registration on SkyCatcher platform, your licence, medical and the date of the flight review will be validated. You must also present these documents to the passengers when you meet them before the flight.
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Commercial Operators
Only commercial operators can list scenic & charter flights on SkyCatcher platform and must hold an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC). Undertaking commercial aviation activities without an AOC is illegal and can result in significant penalties. Unlike private pilots, commercial pilots must have a specific pilot licence (CPL) that allows them to fly commercially and they are authorised to be compensated for their flying services.
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Flight Instructors
Single-person instructors, also known as sole instructors, can provide non-complex flight training to both novice students and already-licensed pilots. Sole flight instructors looking to become a flight training organisation (FTO) can seek approval from aviation safety authority through the streamlined approval process.
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Join SkyCatcher
When you sign up as a pilot on the SkyCatcher platform, you need to specify whether you are a private pilot, commercial operator, or flight instructor. Once your user information is reviewed and validated, you can start listing your flights accordingly.
Join SkyCatcherWho are my passengers?
On the SkyCatcher platform, all users who sign up as passengers undergo a mandatory ID validation process. This ensures that each passenger's identity is verified before they can book or board a flight. To complete this process, passengers must provide a government-issued ID or another form of identification. This step helps maintain security and trust within the platform by confirming that users are who they claim to be, enhancing the overall safety of flight operations.
How it works
Step 1.
Sign up as a pilot
Specify whether you are a Private Pilot, Commercial Operator or Flight Instructor.
Step 2.
Validation
Please wait while we validate your registration details, usually within 24 hours.
Step 3.
Start listing
Once approved, you can begin listing your flights based on your user type.
Step 4.
Watch for notifications
You'll get a notification when a booking request comes in.
Step 5.
Review and respond
Review the request, chat with the passenger, and accept, decline, or propose a new time.
Step 6.
Meet your passenger
Meet your passenger at the agreed time and place, show your licence and brief them on the flight. Leave a review and receive payment within two days after the flight.
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