ABOUT | Fly RBC LLC

Fly RBC is a local, veteran-owned aircraft rental company headquartered in Hollywood, Florida, providing well-qualified pilots throughout South Florida and beyond with access to a premium flying experience.

Founded by me, an ATP-rated airline Captain with more than 20,000 flight hours, Fly RBC was created to give professional aviators access to a safe, dependable, and exceptionally equipped aircraft for comfortable and reliable travel with family, friends, and colleagues.

Fly RBC was born out of a simple realization: there was a lack of rental aircraft available that provided the capability, comfort, and equipment I wanted for traveling safely with my own family.

As an airline pilot, I wanted an aircraft that was highly capable, exceptionally equipped, and designed to reduce workload while enhancing situational awareness. From advanced Garmin avionics and autopilot capabilities to integrated navigation tools and current Jeppesen charts, every upgrade was selected with safety, reliability, and ease of operation in mind.

I also wanted an aircraft with the performance, useful load, and comfort to make family trips practical and enjoyable. Nate (N8NU) was equipped to be a true traveling aircraft, not simply a basic rental airplane.

At Fly RBC, my philosophy is simple: show up with yourself and your luggage, and everything else is already onboard. Headsets, current Jeppesen charts, checklists, safety equipment, and thoughtfully selected amenities are all included, allowing you to focus on what matters most—enjoying a safe, professional, and memorable flying experience.

I currently serve as a Captain for a major U.S. airline and have accumulated experience in a wide variety of aircraft, including the Airbus A320 family, Boeing 777, ATR-42/72, SF-340, EMB-145, and CRJ series. My aviation career spans nearly 28 years in the airline industry and includes extensive Part 121 and Part 135 experience flying aircraft such as the Turbocharged Cessna 210, Piper Aztec, and Beechcraft King Air C90 and C100 series.

In addition to my aviation career, I proudly served eight years in the United States Army and spent nearly 20 years in federal law enforcement. Those experiences helped shape the disciplined, professional, and safety-focused philosophy that defines Fly RBC today.

My first professional flying job was flying a Turbocharged Cessna 210 out of Chicago Midway Airport, transporting cancelled checks throughout the Midwest. Today, I own and operate Nate (N8NU), continuing a lifelong connection to the Turbocharged Cessna 210 that began at the very start of my aviation career.

My mission is simple: to provide well-qualified pilots with a premium rental experience built on safety, professionalism, reliability, and convenience. Every maintenance decision, upgrade, and operating policy is guided by the same standards I would expect for my own family and friends.

The checkout process, operational procedures, and maintenance philosophy at Fly RBC closely mirror the professionalism and safety culture found in airline operations. My goal is to provide renters with a safe, consistent, and well-documented experience while maintaining the highest level of aircraft readiness and reliability.

Nate (N8NU), my meticulously maintained 1967 Turbocharged Cessna 210, is parked at North Perry Airport (KHWO) in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Equipped for serious travel and maintained to exceptionally high standards, Nate reflects the expectations of professional aviators who value capability, reliability, and attention to detail.

Fly RBC is not a flight school, charter operator, or flying club. I provide aircraft rental services exclusively to well-qualified pilots who value safety, professionalism, and flexibility.

A veteran-owned South Florida business. An exceptional aircraft. Your next adventure.

Fly Safe. Fly Sharp.

Captain Ray Nicchia MIA A320
Founder & Owner, Fly RBC