Desert Flyers
DVT · Phoenix Inactive
Hangar BBQs (DVT), monthly flyouts to interesting locales, often overnight. This club is inactive, looking for members to drive activities.
- Free dues
SocializingMulti-day tripsPopular-airport trips
Social Flying Clubs
Social flying clubs don't own airplanes, hangars or anything else. They bring pilots together for hangar BBQs, fly-outs to interesting airports, breakfasts, and "hangar flying" sessions that build proficiency. Most are free or nearly free, and they are a great way to meet other pilots, hear which flying clubs are worth joining, and find people to share a cockpit with.
At a glance
| Club | Where | Dues | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Flyers | DVT | Free | |
| Gossamer Wings | CHD | Free | fcalbrightAZ@gmail.com |
| IMC Club | CHD | Free | azvmcclub@icloud.com |
| VMC Club | CHD | Free | azvmcclub@icloud.com |
| West Valley Flying Club | GEU | $30/year | president@westvalleyflyingclub.org |
The clubs
Gossamer Wings
CHD · Chandler
Hangar BBQs (CHD), monthly learning calls on aviation topics, monthly flyouts to interesting airports, 2+ day getaways to distant airports, MX etc. Members are expected to participate.
- Free dues
SafetySocializingMulti-day tripsOff-the-beaten-path trips
IMC Club
CHD · Chandler
Organized "hangar flying" focused on building proficiency and practical knowledge in instrument operations. Open to everyone. Monthly at CHD.
- Free dues
Safety
VMC Club
CHD · Chandler
Organized "hangar flying" focused on building proficiency and practical knowledge in VMC operations. Open to everyone. Monthly at CHD.
- Free dues
Safety
West Valley Flying Club
GEU · Glendale
Hangar BBQs (GEU), weekly breakfasts (Peoria), monthly meetings in Sun City, flyouts every two weeks to the usual fare of airports around AZ. Around 120 members. Open to pilots and aviation enthusiasts. All club social events are in person, in the West or far West Valley.
- $30/year dues
SafetySocializingPopular-airport trips
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