Tach & Hobbs by Text
At the flight's scheduled start, SkyConnect texts the pilot for the start readings — one question at a time. At completion, it collects the finish readings. Hours land on the appointment and roll up to the plane automatically.
- Choose which readings each offering requires — start, finish, Tach, Hobbs
- Price per Tach hour or Hobbs hour and the charge creates itself
- Readings stay editable until billing goes out, so typos never become invoices
A Calendar Per Plane
Every aircraft gets its own calendar and weekly availability. Students pick the plane and the slot from one booking link, and a booked span can never be double-booked — the whole flight window is protected, buffers included.
- Per-plane weekly availability and time off
- Buffer time after every flight for turnaround
- Two-way sync with Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook
Maintenance, Squawks & Grounding
Renters report squawks from their phone. You decide what grounds the plane — and a grounded plane stops taking bookings until maintenance clears it.
- A maintenance log per plane, tied to real engine hours
- Squawk reports from the cockpit with photos of the writeup
- Grounding blocks new bookings until the item is cleared
Squawk → decision → cleared
And more
Every Feature Earns Its Keep
Public Booking Links
One link for your whole operation. Students pick the plane, the service, and the time — from real availability.
Renter Payments
Card and ACH bank debit through Stripe, paid from the student's phone. Recurring charges for block rates and club dues.
Invoicing
Email invoice copies automatically when a flight completes. QuickBooks invoicing is coming soon.
Required Documents
Collect what your insurance requires — medical, certificate, photo ID — with expiry dates enforced before the flight, not after.
E-Signed Agreements
Your rental agreement, signed on their phone before the first flight, stored with a full signing record.
Pilot Tagging
A booker can tag the pilot actually flying — readings, documents, or agreements route to the right person.
SMS Reminders & Messaging
Automatic confirmations and reminders, plus two-way texting with your students through your SkyConnect number.
Automated Phone Calls
For ground sessions and check-ins: SkyConnect calls you first with a brief, then bridges your student in.
Apps for Both Sides
iPhone and Android apps for you and your renters — booking, readings, squawks, payments, all of it.