Cpt_Kirk
En-Route
I've looked into joining a flying club in the local area using AOPA's resources without much luck. (great site, but not associated in any way)
http://www.aopa.org/Pilot-Resources/Flying-Clubs.aspx
One thing I noticed was that they all seem to be the same to each other, relatively speaking - a few 172's/182's whose wet/dry rates weren't that much better than a flight school's prices.
Why does no one want to go cheaper? I'm thinking to reach out to more pilots with airplanes that are a lot more enjoyable to fly? I'm thinking in terms of Cubs, Champs, Pacers, Citabrias, etc. Maybe a nice IFR 150/152 if they feel so inclined. Maybe run the club out of a small field to keep prices down? Maybe have a local A&P who will work in exchange for flight time?
Am I the only one thinking of this? I know I can't be. Now, I haven't owned my own airplane nor am I a part of a club, so I could me missing something obvious. But does anyone else agree?
Feel free to brainstorm with me.
http://www.aopa.org/Pilot-Resources/Flying-Clubs.aspx
One thing I noticed was that they all seem to be the same to each other, relatively speaking - a few 172's/182's whose wet/dry rates weren't that much better than a flight school's prices.
Why does no one want to go cheaper? I'm thinking to reach out to more pilots with airplanes that are a lot more enjoyable to fly? I'm thinking in terms of Cubs, Champs, Pacers, Citabrias, etc. Maybe a nice IFR 150/152 if they feel so inclined. Maybe run the club out of a small field to keep prices down? Maybe have a local A&P who will work in exchange for flight time?
Am I the only one thinking of this? I know I can't be. Now, I haven't owned my own airplane nor am I a part of a club, so I could me missing something obvious. But does anyone else agree?
Feel free to brainstorm with me.
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