Western New York Flying Clubs

New York flying clubs offer membership to licensed and student pilots.

Flying clubs in western New York range from small clubs with one plane to larger groups that operate a fleet and training facilities. The clubs are not for profit, which allows them to provide reasonable rates to members. The clubs provide flight instruction, but membership is open to licensed pilots as well. Members pay rental fees in addition to dues.

East Hill Flying

East Hill Flying is a nonprofit corporation that provides flight training and instruction for new pilots, as well as offering membership benefits for those who already know how to fly. The club owns seven airplanes that members can rent. All members who fly the club's planes are insured for $1 million. The club operates FAA sanctioned flight lessons and has a designated pilot examiner on staff. The club operates out of Tompkins County Airport in Ithaca, where it owns its own hangar, classroom and LaserGrade testing site.

East Hill Flying

Tompkins County Airport

62 Brown Road

Ithaca, NY 14850

607-257-1313

ehfc.net

Western New York Flying Club

Western New York Flying Club, a nonprofit corporation, operates out of Buffalo Lancaster Airport. Members pay monthly fees and insurance costs. The club charges a one-time initiation fee, as well. The club owns four airplanes---three Pipers and a Cessna. Student pilots may join the club while acquiring their license.

Western New York Flying Club

5525 Shimerville Road

Clarence, NY 14031

716-867-4669

wnyfc.com

Airedale Flying Club

The Airedale Flying Club operates at Genesee County Airport near Rochester. The non-profit corporation owns three Cessna planes for member use. Members pay an initiation fee, a security bond and annual dues. Rates for aircraft rental are hourly.

Airedale Flying Club

P.O. Box 500

Churchville, NY 14428

585-227-4013

home.roadrunner.com/~bwenzel/

Ace Flying Club of Endicott

Ace Flying Club of Endicott operates out of Tri-Cities Airport in Endicott. The club owns one plane, which is available for rental by members. The club also offers flying lessons. Members pay an initiation fee and monthly dues. Airplane rental is charged by the tachometer hour.

Ace Flying Club of Endicott

P.O. Box 5718

Endicott, NY 13763-5718

aceflyingclub.com

References

• East Hill Flying Club
• Western New York Flying Club
• Airedale Flying Club
• Ace Flying Club of Endicott