Join the club
A member-owned, not-for-profit equity club - shared ownership of well-kept aircraft, at a price that keeps flying within reach.
The Naples Flying Club is a member-owned, not-for-profit equity club. Each member holds an undivided share in the club's aircraft, and fixed costs are spread across the membership, so flying stays affordable.
What you get
- Shared ownership of two well-maintained, IFR-equipped Cessnas.
- Low hourly rates on a wet-tach basis.
- Online self-scheduling and a friendly, volunteer-run community of owner-pilots.
- A real say in how the club is run, and shared stewardship of the aircraft.
How membership works
A membership position is an undivided share, purchased directly from a selling member and subject to club approval. The share price is negotiated between buyer and seller, not set by the club. New members pay a one-time application fee and ongoing monthly dues that cover fixed costs; hourly rates cover the variable cost of flying.
Rates
| Monthly dues | $140 |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 (one-time) |
| Cessna 172 - per hour | $145 / hr |
| Cessna 182 - per hour | $185 / hr |
Hourly rates are wet (tach) time and assume fuel at $4.25 per gallon; a fuel surcharge applies when fuel costs more.
How to apply
- Get the forms. Download the membership application and forms below.
- Complete your application. For initial applications, you must include at least an FAA 3rd Class Medical Certificate.
- Submit it with the fee. A $50 application fee is required to process your application.
- Board review. The review takes up to 30 days once your application is received.
- Buy a membership position. After approval, purchase a position directly from a current, paid-up member. A membership assignment form, available from the secretary, completes the transfer and can serve as a bill of sale.
- Finish within six months. Obtain your membership position within six months of approval, or the application expires.
To ask questions, arrange a visit to see the aircraft, or speak with the club secretary, call Fred at 239-571-7519 or email the secretary .
Forms & documents
The club's current governing documents and membership forms:
A share in the aircraft, not a rental account.
Membership is about ownership and stewardship: you help look after the planes, you fly them affordably, and you join a small community that does the same.