Blue Side Aviation

Offering aircraft rental services in the Tampa Bay area!

Aircraft

We currently have the following aircraft:

Max gross weight: 2300 lb
Useful load: 848 lb
- Excluding fuel: 620 lb
Fuel Capacity: 38 gal (usable)
Cruise speed: 95 kt
160hp engine upgrade
Analog six-pack
IFR-equipped:
- Garmin GTN-650 NAV/COM and WAAS GPS with ADS-B In Traffic Advisories
- Dual COM/NAV with dual VOR indicators
Garmin GTX-345 Transponder (Mode A/C, S & ES, with 1090 MHz ADS-B Out & In)
Extras:
- Digital Flap Position Indicator
- Digital Oil Pressure & Temperature Indicator
- 4-pt harnesses
- sun visors

Blue Side Aviation is not a flight school, however, we can refer you to an instructor. Contact for details.

Pay as you go
- Cash, checks, ACH, and Credit cards are accepted.
If renting at the dry rate, you must have your card on file with the FBO to pay for fuel.

Pay a discounted rate in advance
- Cash, checks, or ACH only
Block are non-exclusive - the aircraft needs to be brought back to its home airport at the end of each flight.

Effective prior to February 15, 2026

Wet Rate: $160.00

Dry Rate: $100.00

Hours | Wet Rate | Dry Rate

10+ | $150.00 | $90.00

Effective February 15, 2026

Wet Rate: $165.00 *($176.55)

Dry Rate: $105.00 *(112.13)

*A 7% sales and use tax applies to all aircraft rentals.

A 3% discount is applied to transactions for customers who use ACH as their payment method.

Hours | Wet Rate | Dry Rate

10+ | $155.00 | $95.00

You can also reach out to us directly using the contact info at the bottom of the page.

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