N9110H - 1975 Cessna 172M
N861JT- 2023 Van’s RV-12iS
Our current rental fleet consists of a 1975 Cessna 172M (N9110H) and a 2023 Vans RV-12iS (N861JT).
N9110H has the more traditional "6 pack steam gauges" , GNS 430W, Digital NAV/COM and ADS-B Transponder. Engine monitoring is performed by a JPI EDM730. IFR WAAS GPS capable of performing RNAV/LPV approaches with up-to-date databases. An iPad is installed with ForeFlight and current aviation databases. The Cessna 172 has an excellent safety record. A safety report can be found here.
N861JT is a 2-seat, certified LSA, technically advanced (TAA), Van's RV-12iS equipped with a full Garmin G3X glass cockpit and a Garmin GTN 650Xi IFR navigator. With this plane, students can complete their sport, private pilot, instrument, and commercial ratings as well as gain experience with modern safety features like angle-of-attack indicators, auto-level, terrain awareness, and 5-point harnesses. Additionally, the aircraft has an efficient, electronically controlled Rotax 912iS engine. Vans Aircraft has decades of company history of safety and reliability.
The aircraft are hangered year round and are equipped with electric engine heaters to ensure easy starts. For current rates, please reach out to info@flytruckee.com for more information.
A checkout is required for new renters with a local flight instructors (that is authorized by Sierra Aero LLC to perform check-out flights). It is recommended that the rental agreement be read before scheduling a check out. Call our office, or email us at office@flytruckee.com to obtain a rental agreement for review and signatures. Please note that no flights can take place without a signed rental agreement.
Whilst the airplanes are insured, we HIGHLY recommend that renters carry renters insurance in order to cover the deductible and other unforeseen costs in the event of a mishap as well as provide peace of mind. Renters insurance can be purchased through AOPA for a reasonable rate. If you are not an AOPA member, then we highly recommend that you become one at AOPA.org
Once you are checked out (or have the sign off to solo) you can register for an account with our scheduling system here: https://app.flightschedulepro.com/Account/Signup/108867