Flying clubs offer pilots many of the advantages, flexibility and freedoms of plane ownership, without many of the financial stresses and burdens.

If you don't own an airplane you might find it hard to stay current and proficient due to lack of access to an aircraft, or the same type of aircraft you are accustomed to. 

If you own a plane, you may find that belonging to a flight club will give you access to more than one type or model of aircraft that may be more suitable than your own aircraft depending on the air mission your planning. Also a flying club can keep you flying when your aircraft is down for an extended period due to maintenance or an extensive upgrade. 

Many flight clubs have dedicated CFI's to offer members flight training, and some allow overnight, multi-night, and even out of the country trips such as to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Canada.

FBO's are a great resource for rentals, but often due to their emphasis on flight training and maximizing aircraft use for profit they may be reluctant to rent the aircraft for more than a couple of hours at a time, or allow you to take it very far, and even less likely to take it over night. 

Paul Schumi, President of Flying Clubs of Wisconsin has extensive knowledge on setting up and running flying clubs and will discuss what are the different types of flying clubs, how they are recognized and treated by the FAA, with a special emphasis on the valleys newest flying club, Phoenix Area Flying Club. 

If you have ever considered joining a flying club but wasn't sure if it was right for you, please plan on joining us for this informative presentation brought to by your local EAA/VMC Club.

Following the presentation there will be time for questions.

EAA/VMC Club, through the EAA's global Chapter structure, provides organized "hangar flying" focused on building flying knowledge and skills.  The program's network promotes a safety culture through continued education and believes that we develop safety and proficiency through education and real life experience. Monthly meetings offer an opportunity to share in-flight experiences and valuable safety tips. Through the FAA Safety Program, aviation professionals provide informative WINGS presentations. Membership in theEAA/VMC Club is encouraged but not required to participate in this meeting. For more information and to take part in this event, click the link below and register TODAY!

Park in front of the main terminal building. Entrance to the meeting room is from the outside on the left side of the main terminal door. From the ramp, entrance is through the main terminal doors. Meeting room door is on the far right side of the lobby. 

*Note: Prior to attending a safety seminar please review and abide by current CDC, State and Local health guidelines.

This event is sponsored and hosted by the Local EAA/VMC Club and the FAA Safety Team.

Thank you to the Ciy of Chandler

What is the EAA/VMC Club?

The EAA/VMC Club is modeled after the popular IMC Club concept which provides organized “hangar flying” focused on building proficiency in instrument flying. The EAA/VMC Club will do the same, but for pilots who are not instrument rated and fly primarily under visual flight rules and VMC.

What is the purpose of EAA/VMC Club?

At EAA/VMC Club, our aim is to promote VFR flying, proficiency, and safety.  Along with monthly local meetings, we offer a resource-rich website which provides an electronic experience base.

Our intent is to create a community of pilots to share information, provide recognition, foster communications, promote safety and build proficiency in general aviation.  EAA/VMC Club offers monthly meetings in which pilots can network and share knowledge and experiences.

Do you need to bring anything?

First, bring your thoughts or story and be willing to share them with the group.  This meeting is very interactive.  Participation by the group is a fundamental element of the EAA/VMC Club meeting.

Others have found it helpful to bring along a copy of their flight manual, GPS manual, and charts.  If you navigate with an iPad, bring it along.

Who can attend?

This meeting is open to all current, non-current, and future pilots.

For more information about the EAA/VMC Club, please visit http://www.eaa.org/VMCclub