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?
Social
Access to our members-only lounges
▸ at VBT with VIP service from Café LOUISE + drink discounts
▸ at Sugar Creek and ArkMo grass airstrips with camping amenitiesEvents: fly-outs, speakers, education
Fly into VBT and get a significant fuel discount
Monthly dues: $65 or $40 for pilots with an active medical
Backcountry
Social membership benefits plus ...
Cessna 182 @ $202/hr wet
SuperCub @ $190/hr wet
One-time registration fee: $1,700
Monthly dues: $170
All-In
Backcountry membership benefits plus ...
Cirrus G5 SR22T @ $365/hr wet
Cirrus G5 SR22 @ $325/hr wet
One-time registration fee: $3,400*
Monthly dues: $340
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.).
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: Are there hourly minimums per day when I take the aircraft out of town?
A: No
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.
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 is a great flight school right here at the same airport.