When he started his gubernatorial run, state Sen. Fred Smith bought a plane.

The Citation jet he bought retails for about $2.5 million, but a financial disclosure form Smith filed with the State Ethics Commission shows he's also making money from it.

According to his 2007 form, Smith earned income from 18 instances of "aircraft rental."

The rentals include developers: Glen-Tree Investments, Celebration Associates, and Cary contractor Steve Fowler.

It also includes prominent Republican donors Cliff Benson Jr. and Dean Painter Jr.

The complete list of rentals is below.

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