In a non-traditional club, the airplanes are not jointly or evenly owned among the members. Maintenance and other decisions are driven by the airplane owners, not the club members, and the owners may be making a profit. These clubs typically require you to carry non-owned (renter's) insurance. In return they often offer more aircraft, more locations, and no obligation beyond paying and flying.
| Club | Airport | Dues | Join + application fees | Aircraft | Lowest rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Valley Skyhawks | DVT | $380/month | $1,000 | 3 | $153/hr wet |
| Hometown Flying Club | DVT / BXK | $99/month | $499 | 3 | $129/hr wet |
| Legacy Aviation Flying Club | FFZ / CHD / DVT | $50/month | None | 6 | $110/hr wet |
| Painted Rock Cirrus Club | FFZ / GEU / DVT | $300/month | None | 4 | $165/hr dry |
| Phoenix Area Flying Club | FFZ | $112/month | $495 | 7 | $108?/hr dry, Hobbs |
| Professional Pilot Flying Club | DVT | – | $1,000 | 1 | $165/hr dry, tach |
| Third Step Flying Club | CHD | $350/year | $350 | 1 | $128/hr wet |
DVT · Phoenix Openings
Seven airplanes at Deer Valley, with two hours of flying included in the monthly fee.
DVT / BXK · Phoenix, Buckeye Non-owned ins. required
Cessna 150s at Deer Valley for training, plus a 182 and a Bonanza at Buckeye.
FFZ / CHD / DVT · Mesa, Chandler, Phoenix Non-owned ins. required
Cirrus SR20s and an SR22 plus trainers across three airports, with block rates.
FFZ / GEU / DVT · Mesa, Glendale, Phoenix Non-owned ins. required
An all-Cirrus club, including an SR22T, at three Valley airports.
FFZ · Mesa Non-owned ins. required Rates unconfirmed
A fleet of Skyhawks, Pipers and a Skylane at Falcon Field. Rates are closely held.
DVT · Phoenix Openings
A glass-panel turbo 206 for experienced commercial pilots, and very easy to schedule.
CHD · Chandler Non-owned ins. required
Three Cherokee 160s at Chandler, one IFR, for a yearly fee instead of monthly dues.
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