Equity clubs are what most people think of as a traditional flying club. They are 100% non-profit with shared ownership: the members share the airplane and the insurance, and members vote on club and maintenance decisions. You do not need to buy non-owned insurance; clubs that require it are listed under non-traditional. Most charge a join fee, often partly refundable equity, plus monthly dues and an hourly rate.
| Club | Airport | Dues | Join + application fees | Aircraft | Lowest rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Flyers | TUS | $150/month | $1,100 | 3 | $180/hr wet, tach |
| Cloudbusters | CHD | $180/month | $5,250 | 3 | $170/hr wet, tach |
| Flying Javelina Aero Club | AVQ | $330/month | Ask the club | 1 | $80/hr dry, tach |
| Flying Ten Flying Club | GYR | $90/month | $2,000 | 1 | $115/hr wet |
| Payson Aero Club | PAN | $42/month | $4,000 | 1 | $106/hr wet |
| Phoenix Flyers | CHD / DVT | $150/month | $6,000 | 4 | $170/hr wet, tach |
| Scottsdale Flying Club | DVT | $150/month | $300 | 1 | $120/hr dry |
| Tucson Soaring Club | El Tiro | $65/month | $500 | 1 | $30/hr |
| VARS Flying Club | FFZ | $100/month | $2,000 | 1 | $60/hr dry, tach |
TUS · Tucson Wait list
A large equity club at Tucson International with a Cessna 182 RG, a 182 and a 172SP.
CHD · Chandler
The fastest airplane in the equity clubs, and a range of airplanes with different capabilities.
AVQ · Marana Openings
A small, growing club at Marana with a six-seat Cherokee Six at $80 an hour dry, and trips of up to a week.
GYR · Goodyear Openings
A Goodyear club flying a 172M at $115 an hour wet, for $90 a month.
PAN · Payson
Mountain flying from Payson in a Cherokee 180, with the lowest dues in the state.
CHD / DVT · Chandler, Phoenix Wait list
Four airplanes, including two G1000 Skylanes, rotating between Deer Valley and Chandler.
DVT · Phoenix Wait list
One well-equipped Piper Arrow, a small member-run club, and long trips encouraged.
El Tiro · Marana
Glider flying from El Tiro Gliderport, at $30 an hour.
FFZ · Mesa Wait list
A small, hands-on club at Falcon Field with a Cherokee 235 at $60 an hour dry.
Not sure which kind of club suits you? Read Choosing a Club or try the club wizard.