Membership
Membership built around flying, responsibility, and a good club fit.
Flying club membership works best when pilots want dependable access to good airplanes, shared responsibility, and the kind of owner-minded habits that keep a club strong.
Current membership status
Membership is currently open
Membership is open. If Augusta Flying Club looks like a good fit for the way you fly, you can learn more and submit an application.
Why join
Membership is about practical flying and shared ownership.
A flying club is a good fit for pilots who want more than a one-time rental. It is about having an airplane available for the kind of flying that keeps skills sharp, makes family trips possible, and keeps personal flying worth doing.
Why it works
Members have real access to the airplanes
Club flying feels different from chasing occasional rentals. You schedule the airplane, go fly, and use it for the kind of missions that matter to you — local proficiency work, breakfast runs, family flights, or a sensible cross-country.
That only works when members think like owners. Courtesy, communication, and taking care of the airplanes are just as important as access itself.
Aircraft access that fits real flying
The club is built for pilots who want to keep flying regularly, not just occasionally book an airplane when one happens to be available.
Shared-owner mindset
The airplanes are club assets, and members help preserve them by flying responsibly, communicating clearly, and treating them with care.
Scheduling meant for normal use
Good scheduling habits matter. Members are expected to use the system responsibly and release time they do not need so other pilots can fly.
Costs and dues
Current membership costs
These are the club's current costs for joining and flying.
$750
joining fee
$105
monthly dues
$123-$140
wet tach range
Joining fee, dues, and wet tach rates
These figures show the club's current costs for joining and flying. If you have questions about rates, dues, or whether the club is a good fit for the way you fly, contact the club.
How membership works
The path should be straightforward.
If the club fits the way you fly, the next step is simple: check the current membership status, then apply, join the waitlist, or reach out to the club with questions.
You fly often enough to value practical access
A flying club makes the most sense when you want an airplane for more than the occasional checkout or one-off rental. It works well for pilots who plan to stay active and use the airplanes regularly.
You like the shared-owner mindset
Members help keep the airplanes cared for, available, and ready for the next flight. Courtesy, scheduling discipline, and respect for the equipment matter here.
You want airplanes for real-world flying
The club is a good fit for pilots who want to stay current, practice instrument work, fly locally, and make sensible regional trips with family, friends, or another member.
You want to learn more before joining
Read through the membership and aircraft pages, then reach out with questions or apply when membership is open.
Member expectations
- Use the scheduling system responsibly and release time you will not need.
- Report squawks promptly and follow club maintenance guidance.
- Operate with the courtesy and shared-owner attitude that make club flying work well.
Operational fit
- Works well for pilots who want regular proficiency flying and practical personal travel.
- Fits pilots who are comfortable with shared responsibilities, not just shared costs.
- If additional information or documents are needed, the club can follow up during the review process.
Membership FAQ
Common membership questions
Here are a few of the questions pilots most often have about joining the club.
How many members does the club currently have?
The club is limited to a 40-member organization. This keeps the schedule from being over crowded and meets the insurance requirements.
How does scheduling work?
The club uses FlightCircle.com for scheduling and billing and expects members to release reservations when plans change so other pilots can use the airplane.
Is there a fee for overnight trips?
No. There is no overnight fee, although minimum-use expectations may still apply.
Does each member carry separate aircraft insurance?
The airplanes are insured and members are covered as owners. No separaste insurance is required.
Think the club may be a good fit?
Follow the current membership status if you are ready to move forward, or contact the club first if you want to talk through your experience and the kind of flying you hope to do.