FAQ
Q: What membership types do you offer?
A: We have 3 membership types: All-In, Backcountry, and Social. Learn more here.
Q: What are the differences between membership types?
A: Social members enjoy access to the lounge, located at the Fieldhouse, and events. Backcountry members enjoy the club's Cessna 182s and SuperCub in addition to the lounge and events. All-in members enjoy the club's Cirrus SR22s plus all the Backcountry benefits.
Q: How many members do you have currently?
Q: What are the requirements for All-In pilots?
A: You must be an instrument rated pilot with at least 100 hours PIC to fly our club Cirrus SR22s.
Q: What are the checkout requirements for the club SR22s?
A: All-In members who do not have prior make and model experience will go through a Cirrus-developed transition course with a club-approved CFI. All-In members with prior Cirrus experience may go through a Cirrus-developed avionics and/or airframe and powerplant training if their prior experience was using different equipment (Avidyne, SR20, etc.) Your registration fees include the online Cirrus training material for the transition.
Q: What are the requirements for Backcountry pilots?
A: VFR private pilots are welcomed. We require 50 hours PIC time, 15 hours of tailwheel time and 5 hours time in type to fly a club tailwheel aircraft. We require 75 hours total time and 5 hours make and model to act as PIC in our club 182s.
Q: Where can I land in a club SuperCub or backcountry 182?
A: Our club CFIs will help you receive a checkout to land at grass strips in the region. If you will travel in a club aircraft outside the region and intend to land at an off-airport grass strip, we will facilitate a discussion with you and a club CFI to ensure the safety of you and the aircraft. Visit the Airfield Guide to get some ideas!
Q: How will you ensure optimal aircraft availability?
A: We have worked with the AOPA to understand what the optimal number of members per airplane is in other flying clubs across their national network. We moderate the number of members per plane based on the AOPA's recommendations to ensure good equipment availability while maintaining very good affordability for club members.
Q: Are there hourly minimums per day when I take the aircraft out of town?
A: No
Q: What is the maximum length of time I can take a club aircraft out of town?
A: 5 days
Q: How far in advance may I book club aircraft?
A: 60 days in advance
Q: Can I upgrade my membership anytime?
A: If you would like to upgrade your membership, we will apply any previously paid registration fees toward the upgraded membership. There may be a waiting period to upgrade your membership, depending on the availability of the fleet.
Q: What if my spouse and I both would like to be a flying member?
A: We would love that! Flying members who have a spouse that also flies will receive $100 off the monthly dues for an All-In membership or $50 off the monthly dues for a Backcountry membership for the second membership. Additionally, we will waive the registration fee for your spouse.
Q: I'm a member. Can my family join me in the lounge and at events?
A: Absolutely!
Q: I'm a member. Can I bring a friend to the lounge and events?
A: You may bring friends to the lounge. Some events may be members-only or require a registration fee, but we'll let you know when this is the case.
Q: Does FLY OZ Club offer flying lessons?
A: We don't, but there's a great flight school in Bentonville that does!