Some great points!

I initially threw out the idea of paying a small "management" fee and then a day rate. The main partner (at the time the only partner) said no way, thought it would cost him too much.

I am really looking forward to meeting him next week. From what I have been told he is a reasonable guy and I think we can make this work so that it is equitable for both sides. I am going to sit down tomorrow with my friend (the other pilot) and we are going to get on the same page as to what we will expect, what we will ask for and what we will accept.

Thank you for the input, as I somewhat overlooked the arrangements for the passangers at the destination, since the company i currently contract for takes care of that themselves.

On the upnote, the plane we are looking at has Garmin 530/430 so no FMS....though they still must be updated lol.

thanks