About the Club
- How many airplanes are available in the club?
- We have two Cessna 182 RG’s (complex). Both are similarly equipped with dual G5’s, GNS 430 and autopilot. Please see the airplane section of the website for more details on each airplane.
- How many members are in the club?
- Our membership is currently around 20. Maximum number of spots is 34 (based on 17 members/airplane). For many years, the club operated with only one airplane, but as of September 2025 we’ve added a second. As a result of this acquisition, we have many open spots available! Openings won’t last long, so if you’d like to join, please send in your application soon.
- How busy is the airplane schedule?
- Our busiest flying season is May – August. During this time the airplanes can be in heavy demand, especially on weekends. If you know your travel dates in advance, you can reserve as early as you would like to ensure you get your dates (contact the membership officer for reserving beyond the 30-day window). During fall and winter, the schedule is typically wide open, and you can pretty much take your pick.
- Do you provide flight instruction?
- We are not a flight school, and we do not provide primary instruction. But some of our members are also qualified instructors, so you can earn your instrument rating or commercial certificate through our club. Only club-authorized instructors may provide instruction in our airplane.
Standby Members
- What is standby membership?
- Standby membership is offered when the club has reached capacity, or if you wish to reserve your place but are not yet ready to join (such as, for example, if you are still working towards your private pilot certificate).
- How do I apply for standby membership?
- Complete and submit the membership application with a $500 deposit.
- How long do standby members have to wait before being accepted into the club?
- This depends on how long it takes for a slot to open up. Therefore, we cannot give you an exact answer. The wait could be one month, or even a year. However, your standby deposit is fully refundable, so if you decide to pull out from the standby list, you will get your money back.
- Is the standby deposit refundable?
- Yes, it is fully refundable.
- Do I have to pay monthly dues as a standby member?
- No.
Membership
- Will I get the $1200 initiation fee back when I leave the club?
- No, the initiation fee is non-refundable.
- How do I become a club officer?
- Elections are held during the March monthly meeting. Any member in good standing can run for a club officer position.
Flying
- Does the flying rate include fuel and oil?
- Yes
- How about ramp fees, landing fees etc?
- The member is responsible for all charges beyond fuel and oil.
- How does fuel charges work?
- At our home airport (MGY), call First Flight Aviation when you need fuel. They have an open account with the club, so you don’t have to pay. When purchasing fuel elsewhere, pay first and submit the receipts to the treasurer. This will be subtracted from your flying charges.
- What are the minimum flying hours?
- Any reservation over 4 hours is subject to a minimum charge of 1 hr/day. On weekends and holidays, the minimum is 1.5 hr/day. Having said that, we have rarely enforced this minimum because most of our members are very considerate and do their best not to hog the airplane for too long.
- If I cancel my schedule at the last minute, will I be charged?
- The club reserves the right to enforce half the daily minimum for last minute cancellations or no-shows.
- Can I fly outside the U.S (i.e, Canada or Mexico)?
- Yes, but you need written permission from the trustees prior to flying outside the U.S. You will be responsible for purchasing the U.S Customs Decal and any other associated fees.