Hire a plane to fly yourself. Bring your pilot log book and license with you. Choose a plane you are familiar with. Check all your instruments and gauges. Take a test flight and get comfortable before taking others up.
Hire a bush plane and a pilot. Bush planes are mostly used in areas where it is hard to land. Find a bush plane that locals use, such as the Alaska Bush Floatplane. Choose a pilot who is experienced in the region where you are going. Air changes can quickly cause problems for small planes. An experienced pilot can reduce the risk to your life.
Charter an executive air service. Executive air services pride themselves on flexibility, comfort, and accuracy. Choose an aircraft with an impeccable safety record, such as a Cessna Citation II or a Piper Navajo Chieftain. Ask to see the company's Air Carrier, Certificate, Air Agency Certificate, and Repair Station Certificate. Choose a pilot with an impeccable safety record.
Get insurance. You need insurance to protect yourself, the company who owns the plane and any guests. The company is required by the FAA to carry insurance, but you should obtain your own as well. Contact your insurance carrier and ask if they offer coverage. Otherwise, ask the plane operator where insurance can be obtained.
