The club currently has multiple aircraft available for use by members. Our Cessnas are available to all members, including Student Pilots, while others are available to Private Pilots and above following a checkout.

Reservations are made through FlightCircle. Hourly rates include fuel and are based on tach time. All aircraft are equipped with A-DSB Out, and some also have A-DSB In. All aircraft have a four-place intercoms. This page offers an overview of the fleet, including rental rates and checkout requirements, while more specific details on each airplane can be found on their individual webpage.

A discounted mid-week rate is available on most aircraft for same-day flights on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday! See aircraft details and club rules for more information.

A reduced daily tach-hours minimum is available on some aircraft for multi-day trips. See club rules for more information.

What is “tach time”?

Aircraft time is measured by a Hobbs meter and a tachometer (tach). The Hobbs meter starts and stops when the engine starts and stops and runs at the same rate as an ordinary clock. The tach does not measure time; it measures engine revolutions. When the engine runs at cruise RPM, “time” on the tach passes at the same rate as the Hobbs meter. Below cruise RPM, the tach “time” passes slower than the Hobbs meter; above cruise RPM, it passes faster.

For example, a 1 hour and 18 minute (1.3 hour) flight in N6605D would cost 1 hour (Tach) at $150/hr, totaling $150.00 (fuel included). A flight of equal duration in a wet 172 @ $150/hr (Hobbs) would cost $150 * 1.3 = $195.00 (fuel included).

Why our rates include fuel (a.k.a. “wet”) and use tach time:

• No rush on the ground while idling.
• Better fuel economy.
• Less wear and tear when not flying at maximum power.
• Alignment with inspections, overhauls, etc., based on tach time.
• Fairness – “The last pilot did not fill it up all the way!”
• Refueling is not required after shorter flights.