Chandler Municipal Airport · KCHD

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Vision Aviation at Chandler Municipal Airport (KCHD) offers Cessna 172 and PA-39 Twin Comanche rentals for pilots building hours in Chandler, Arizona. A VA-approved CFI or MEI checkout is required before your first solo flight.

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Vision Aviation operates a Cessna 172 Skyhawk and a Piper PA-39 Twin Comanche — both based at KCHD in Chandler, Arizona. Each aircraft has its own qualification standard designed to ensure pilot proficiency and safety.

Not yet at minimums? No problem — all flight time logged with a Vision Aviation CFI or MEI in Chandler, AZ counts toward your make & model hour requirements. Start with dual instruction and build toward solo pilot-in-command authorization.
Single-Engine Land
Cessna 172
Skyhawk
N614VZ  ·  Garmin G3X Touch Glass Cockpit & GFC500 Autopilot
  • Certificate: Private Pilot or higher (Student w/ solo endorsement accepted)
  • Total Hours: 250 hours minimum
  • Make & Model: 150 hours in make and model required — VA CFI checkout required before solo flight
  • Medical: FAA Third Class minimum, or valid BasicMed
  • Flight Review: Within 24 months (14 C.F.R. §61.56)
  • CFI Checkout: Required — all first-time VA renters
Rental Rates (Dry)
$149
Standard / hr
$129
25-hr block
$119
50-hr block
+ $45/hr VA CFI flight instruction  ·  All rates dry (fuel not included)
Multi-Engine Land
Piper PA-39
Twin Comanche
IFR CAPABLE · MULTI-ENGINE TIME BUILDING
N289WW  ·  Garmin GI275s & GFC500  ·  Fully IFR Capable
  • Rating: Multi-Engine Land (MEL) required
  • Total Hours: 350 hours fixed-wing minimum
  • Make & Model: 5 hours in PA-39 required — VA MEI checkout required before solo flight (dual time counts)
  • Medical: FAA Second Class or higher recommended; Third Class minimum
  • Flight Review: Within 24 months (14 C.F.R. §61.56)
  • MEI Signoff: Mandatory — VA MEI written signoff required before solo flight authorization
Rental Rates (Dry)
$399
Standard / hr
$299
25-hr block
$269
50-hr block
+ $75/hr VA MEI flight instruction  ·  All rates dry (fuel not included)
Insurance

Renter's Insurance Required

All pilots renting Vision Aviation aircraft in Chandler, AZ must carry current aircraft renter's insurance meeting the minimum coverage requirements below. Proof of coverage must be on file before every dispatch — no exceptions.

Liability Coverage
$250,000
Per occurrence / $25K per passenger
Hull Coverage
$75,000
Physical damage per occurrence
Policy Must Cover
Multi-engine
piston aircraft
AM Best A– rated carrier or better
No insurance on file = no keys. Bring your declarations page to your demo flight. Contact us if you need a referral to an aviation insurance broker.
Currency Program

Pilot Currency & Proficiency Requirements

Vision Aviation maintains three currency standards to ensure every pilot operating our Cessna 172 or PA-39 Twin Comanche in Chandler, AZ is safe, current, and proficient.

Requirement Applies To When It Triggers What's Required
MEI / CFI SignoffTwin Comanche PA-39 · N289WW Before first solo flight. Renews every 12 months. Full checkout in make/model. All normal, abnormal & emergency procedures. Written signoff in logbook + VA file.
6-Month CurrencyBoth Aircraft C172 & PA-39 No flight in make & model within 6 calendar months. 5 hours dual with VA CFI/MEI. Min. 6 full-stop landings + emergency procedures review.
Annual Proficiency CheckBoth Aircraft C172 & PA-39 Every 12 calendar months — mandatory regardless of experience. 5-hour structured PC. Steep turns, slow flight, stalls, engine-out, emergency ops, and instrument proficiency review.
Getting Started

From Application to First Flight

Getting started with Vision Aviation is simple. All paperwork, checkout, and authorizations are completed the day of your first demo flight at Chandler Municipal Airport (KCHD).

Step 01
Submit Documents
Bring originals to your demo flight. All documents verified and signatures collected the same day.
Step 02
Sign Rental Agreement
Reviewed and signed electronically. Covers operating conditions, financial responsibility, and release of liability.
Step 03
CFI / MEI Checkout
Aircraft systems, VA procedures, local airspace, and a full airworthiness evaluation flight.
Step 04
Solo Authorization
Checkout complete + documents on file = cleared for solo flight. Schedule 24/7 via Flight Schedule Pro.
Checklist

Required Documents Checklist

Bring these documents to your demo flight at KCHD. Once verified and signed, you'll be ready to fly the same day.

01
FAA Pilot Certificate
All ratings held. Physical certificate required.
02
Medical Certificate
3rd Class minimum or valid BasicMed.
03
Government Photo ID
State ID, driver's license, or passport.
04
Flight Logbook
Current flight review + recent experience visible.
05
Renter's Insurance
Declarations page — $250K liability / $75K hull.
06
Signed Rental Agreement
Completed electronically day of demo flight.

Start Building Hours at KCHD

Schedule your demo flight at Chandler Municipal Airport. Single-engine and multi-engine aircraft available. Complete all paperwork and checkout in one visit.

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