> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.planeconnection.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Set Up Your FBO

> Configure your FBO module with units, rates, and products to start managing facility operations.

This tutorial walks you through setting up your FBO module from scratch. By the end, you will have unit types defined, your first units configured with rates, a product in the POS catalog, a till ready for transactions, and your first booking on the dashboard.

<Info>
  **Who should do this tutorial?** FBO managers and administrators setting up the FBO module for the
  first time. You will need admin-level access to your PlaneConnection workspace.
</Info>

## Before you start

Make sure you have:

* An active PlaneConnection account with admin access
* The FBO module enabled for your workspace
* Logged in to your workspace (see the [Quickstart](/en/tutorials/quickstart) if you need help)

<Steps>
  ### Navigate to the FBO module

  Open the sidebar and locate the **FBO** section. If you do not see it, confirm with your workspace administrator that the FBO module has been enabled.

  Click **Operations Center** under the FBO section. This is the central hub for your FBO operations.

  ### Explore the Operations Center

  1. Click **Operations Center** in the FBO sidebar (or it loads as the default FBO landing page).
  2. The Operations Center shows six KPI cards at the top: **Today's Movements**, **Fuel Gallons Sold**, **Revenue Today**, **Hangar Occupancy**, **Active Service Orders**, and **Safety Events (MTD)**.
  3. Below the KPIs, you will see upcoming arrivals and departures, revenue trends, airport weather, and staff on duty.
  4. Each KPI card is clickable -- it navigates to the relevant detail page (for example, clicking **Fuel Gallons Sold** opens the Fuel Management dashboard).

  <Tip>
    For a detailed tour of all four FBO dashboards, see the [Exploring FBO
    Dashboards](/en/tutorials/fbo-dashboards) tutorial.
  </Tip>

  Since this is a new setup, most values will show zero. That will change as you complete the remaining steps.

  ### Add your first unit type

  Unit types classify your facility's spaces. You need at least one unit type before you can create units.

  1. In the sidebar, navigate to **FBO > Unit Types**.
  2. Click the **Add Type** button.
  3. Enter a **Name** for the type. Common examples:
     * "T-Hangar" -- for standard T-shaped hangars
     * "Tiedown" -- for outdoor tiedown positions
     * "Ramp Space" -- for temporary ramp parking
     * "Corporate Hangar" -- for larger enclosed hangars
  4. Enter an optional **Description** (e.g., "Standard T-hangar, single aircraft, 42ft wingspan max").
  5. Click **Save**.

  Repeat this step for each type of space at your facility. Most FBOs will have two or three unit types.

  ### Add your first unit

  Now create a bookable unit using the type you just defined.

  1. Navigate to **FBO > Units** in the sidebar.
  2. Click the **Add Unit** button.
  3. Fill in the unit details:
     * **Name** -- a unique identifier (e.g., "T-Hangar 1", "Tiedown A-1")
     * **Type** -- select the unit type you created in the previous step
     * **Length** and **Width** -- enter the dimensions in feet (e.g., 60 x 50 for a T-hangar)
     * **Max Guests** -- typically 1 for a single-aircraft hangar, or more for a shared facility
  4. Leave the **Rate Code** blank for now -- you will create one in the next step.
  5. Click **Save**.

  Your unit is now created with an `available` status. You should see it in the Units list.

  ### Configure a rate for the unit

  Rate codes define how much you charge for unit bookings.

  1. Navigate to **FBO > Rates** in the sidebar.
  2. Click the **Add Rate** button.
  3. Fill in the rate details:
     * **Name** -- a descriptive identifier (e.g., "Standard T-Hangar Daily")
     * **Rate Type** -- the billing period (e.g., "daily", "monthly")
     * **Base Rate** -- your daily rate in USD (e.g., \$75.00)
     * **Weekly Rate (optional)** -- a discounted weekly rate (e.g., \$450.00)
     * **Monthly Rate (optional)** -- a discounted monthly rate (e.g., \$1,500.00)
  4. Click **Save**.

  Now go back to **FBO > Units**, open your unit, and assign the rate code you just created. Save the unit.

  ### Set up your first POS product

  Products are the items you sell through the point-of-sale system -- fuel, services, supplies, and more.

  1. Navigate to **FBO > Products** in the sidebar.
  2. Click the **Add Product** button.
  3. Fill in the product details:
     * **Name** -- the product display name (e.g., "Jet-A Fuel (per gallon)")
     * **SKU (optional)** -- a stock code (e.g., "FUEL-JETA")
     * **Price** -- the selling price (e.g., \$6.50)
     * **Cost (optional)** -- your cost per unit for margin tracking (e.g., \$5.20)
     * **Tax Rate (optional)** -- the applicable tax rate as a decimal (e.g., `0.07` for 7%)
     * **Track Inventory** -- enable this if you want to monitor stock levels
  4. Click **Save**.

  The product is now active and available for orders.

  ### Open a till

  Before you can process POS orders, you need at least one active till.

  1. Navigate to **FBO > Tills** in the sidebar.
  2. Click the **Add Till** button.
  3. Fill in the till details:
     * **Name** -- a descriptive name (e.g., "Front Desk Register")
     * **Location (optional)** -- where the till is located (e.g., "FBO Lobby")
     * **Opening Balance** -- the starting cash amount (e.g., \$200.00)
     * **Default** -- set to "Yes" so this till is automatically selected for new orders
  4. Click **Save**.

  The till is created with an `active` status and is ready to process transactions.

  ### Create your first booking

  Now tie everything together by creating a booking.

  1. Navigate to **FBO > Bookings** in the sidebar.
  2. Click the **New Booking** button.
  3. Fill in the booking details:
     * **Unit** -- select the unit you created earlier
     * **Check-in** -- set today's date
     * **Check-out** -- set a date a few days from now
     * **Guest** -- create a new guest record or select an existing one
  4. Click **Save**.

  Your booking is created with a `reserved` status and appears in the bookings list.

  ### See it on the Operations Center

  Navigate back to **FBO > Operations Center**. You should now see:

  * **Today's Movements** reflecting your new booking
  * **Active Service Orders** updated if you attached services
  * **Hangar Occupancy** reflecting your facility's current state

  Your FBO module is now operational.
</Steps>

## What you accomplished

In this tutorial, you:

* Explored the FBO Operations Center and its real-time KPIs
* Created a unit type to classify your facility spaces
* Added your first bookable unit with dimensions
* Configured a rate code with daily, weekly, and monthly pricing
* Set up a product in the POS catalog
* Opened a till for processing transactions
* Created your first booking and confirmed it on the dashboard

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Explore FBO Dashboards" href="/tutorials/fbo-dashboards">
    Tour all four FBO dashboards for operations, fuel, safety, and customers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage FBO Bookings" href="/how-to/fbo/manage-bookings">
    Learn how to advance bookings through check-in, checkout, and cancellation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use the FBO Point of Sale" href="/how-to/fbo/use-point-of-sale">
    Process your first POS order and learn about inventory management.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage FBO Units" href="/how-to/fbo/manage-units">
    Add more units, check availability, and schedule maintenance.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Handle FBO Billing" href="/how-to/fbo/handle-fbo-billing">
    Set up invoicing, contracts, and customer accounts.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>