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Flight Club 502 is a leadership development program that uses lessons in aviation to develop STEM, entrepreneurship (decision making), leadership skills and patriotism. Members can also learn how to fly! Because we are a youth nonprofit we are able to learn to fly at a reduced price. The youth members need to take good care of the airplanes, the club and participate in club outreach.

BECOME A YOUTH MEMBER

MEMBERSHIP

  • Must complete New Members Class

  • Able to participate in Flight Club 502 activities, committees and use of the facilities.​

  • If you need financial assistance, scholarship, or want to participate in our “Pathway to Progress” program, please fill out this application.

Flight Club 502 is a youth development organization for kids 13-21 years old that also has airplanes for kids to fly.  But if flying isn’t their thing, that’s OK!  Our core mission is to help all our youth members grow, mature, learn to work in teams, assume leadership roles, and better prepare them for future challenges. BECOMING A MEMBER IS EASY!

To become a youth member: 

  • Must complete New Members Class

Check for the next available class under CLASSES AND CAMPS 

Every member must attend this class but it does not mean you have to fly. Once you are a member you can attend our social events, attend Saturday Ground School, and participate in committee work. 

BECOME AN ADULT VOLUNTEER

Flight Club 502 is not a Flight School, we are a youth development program. We use airplanes to build future leaders and lessons in aerospace to integrate STEM/Next Gen (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Learning, decision making, leadership and patriotism.  All members participate on a committee and help run our nonprofit.  WE depend on VOLUNTEERS to mentor the teenagers and run the nonprofit.  Last year over 22,000 volunteer hours were logged.  All volunteers go through the youth protection program through the EAA program.  

Please complete the two courses linked below as well as sign up in our Google Form. Thank you for your support and helping make Flight Club 502 such an amazing place!– Join EAA and complete young eagle training and background check:

Please click this link to complete the Flight Club 502 Volunteer Form:  

https://flightclub502.breezechms.com/form/88fb63

Please Click the following link to complete the EAA young eagle  youth protection program:

https://www.eaa.org/eaa/youth/youth-protection-policy-and-program

– Must Complete the TSA 30-min safety course: 

https://www.aopa.org/training-and-safety/online-learning/online-courses/general-aviation-security 

Please make a copy of your Young Eagle Leader Certificate from EAA when you receive it and we will put it on file at Flight Club 502.  

 

​For Members Who Wish to Fly

Flight CLuB 5o2 Flying Membership

  • If you fly over 5 hours a year at Flight Club 502 you are considered a Flying member.  
  • Flying members are charged a $150 annual fee after their first year

Payment Requirements 

  • Members are charged for operating cost/hr with a credit card on file 
    • Diamond DA20- $110/hr 
    • Piper PA28 180- $125/hr 
  • Members pay flight instructors directly for ground and flight instruction
    • Advance Ground Instructor (AGI) – $30
    • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) – $40
    • Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)- $45

  • If you need financial assistance, scholarship, or want to participate in our “Pathway to Progress” program, please fill out this application.

STAGE 1: Weekly Sporty's Ground school

Flight Club hosts a FREE weekly ground school class every Saturday from 10:30am – 12pm, in the large upstairs classroom. Attending is recommended prior to enrolling in Ground and Simulator Training and is a great introduction to aviation and learning.

STAGE 2: Sign up for a Young Eagle Flight

After the new member class any member age 8-17 can request a FREE 30 minute Young Eagle Flight. A Young Eagle Pilot will reach out and schedule your flight, the youth member and parent will meet the pilot at the airport and fill out a waiver, then the youth and pilot will conduct a preflight of the airplane and takeoff!

After the flight the student will receive a Young Eagle Logbook with a code on the back. Go to EAA.org and sign up, input your code for over $600 in free online flight training resources including the Sporty’s Learn to Fly Course.

STAGE 3: SOLO FLIGHT

You cannot begin flight training in the club planes unless you have been through the new members class.

In order to obtain your Private Pilot’s Certificate and to solo the plane you must obtain an FAA Medical Certificate and a Student Pilot Certificate. See below for details.

Students need at least a 3rd class FAA medical certificate – you must be 16 to apply.

FAA Designated Medical Examiners:

STAGE 4: CROSS-COUNTRY

During this stage of training you will be working on your written exam. Here is a link to the prep book that contains possible questions and answers: 

http://www.sportys.com/pilotshop/private-pilot-test-prep-asa.html 

We will be offering a prep for the written exam in the advanced ground school. Register here.

STAGE 5: Checkride Prep

This is the final stage of obtaining your license. You must have completed all the required training and have passed your written exam. The checkride costs approximately $650. Email info@flightclub502.org if you would like to inquire about the estimated total cost of obtaining your license.

*Students who no-call no-show or cancel late for instruction will be charged on their second offense by the CFI.*

REGISTER FOR YOUR STUDENT PILOT CERTIFICATE:

This is required. The application takes up to 3 weeks to process. They will run security checks and then issue you a student pilot certificate.

Register

Instructions:

  1. Click “Register”
  2. Check is “applicant”
  3. Choose “agree” to TOS and continue
  4. Complete personal information
  5. Complete citizenship
  6. Complete residential address
  7. Answer security questions
  8. Create Username and password
  9. Click register
  10. Log back in and apply for a “Student Pilot” Certificate
The final step is with an instructor.