[cpdiii]

My average prep time to take a Cessna 150 out was about 1 hour from the time I parked my car at the FBO.

You are slow. I would get the weather and if I was flying IFR file the flight plan from home. The preflight inspection is less than 5 minutes. If local I would start the engine and go. If on a cross country I would get my clearance from the tower and go. Unless there was a lot of traffic from the time I started the engine or engines I would normally be in the air within ten minutes.

[Myrddin]

You are slow. I would get the weather and if I was flying IFR file the flight plan from home. The preflight inspection is less than 5 minutes. If local I would start the engine and go. If on a cross country I would get my clearance from the tower and go. Unless there was a lot of traffic from the time I started the engine or engines I would normally be in the air within ten minutes.

The hour includes time at the FBO desk to legally rent the aircraft. If you own the aircraft or intend to steal it, then I'm sure you can cut corners. The parties in question already have the intent to break the law and engage in actions that may be suicidal. My intent was to have a safe, fun afternoon flying and return without incident.