mh53eflyguy
Stashed...again.
Where have all the Aero Clubs gone?
Since 9/11, 7 Navy and Air Force Aero Clubs have closed there doors. Some of them were experiencing financial issue prior to 9/11.
For those who do not know, Langley AFB in Hampton, VA has a flying club. They have four aircraft, a Piper Arrow, Two Cessna 172R (W/GPS, Autopilot, full IFR panel) and a Cessna 172N. The birds are $97 an hour wet (Piper and C-172R's) and $82 wet for the C-172N. CFI's are $25 an hour
The Langley Aero club is in perril. They need more members to keep our heads above water. The club is under review for closure, however, the aircraft still need to fly. The Dues are $25 a month, one Safety meeting is held once a month that is manditory, however, you can watch a recorded version at a later time. There is a one time $35 initiation fee.
They do have a PCATD Simulator and they have the Lazer Grade knowledge test facility. Sounds like a decent facility.
It's a good little club, If you would like more information, please visit there web page (www.langleyaeroclub.org) or call them at 757-766-1347.
I fly out of there a lot, but i see very little mentioned of them anywhere. There is nothing in the MWR flyers about it, and I think this might be part of the trouble. Norfolk lost it's flying club in 2000 due to similar circumstances, and the next closest military flying club is Annapolis, MD, which is almost 4 hours away.
If you are looking to take your friends or family up, or even go TAD somewhere, This is a great resourse.
Aero Clubs are going away at an alarming rate, there have been numerous clubs closing, they are a heck of a lot cheaper than most Part 141 or Part 61 flight schools out there, and once they are gone, they are gone! Quantico's just closed there doors recently, and I hear that there are a few others in Langley's perdicament.
If you live in the area, check out the Langley Aero Club while you still can. If you live near one, check it out and support it. The MWR is dropping programs left and right, and they are starting with the Flight Clubs. Its not an attack on the MWR, the fact is that the flow of money has decreased.
Anyway, i enjoy the flying clubs, and I think if they were advertised somewhat more frequently, that they would have a more successful run with regards to their operations.
Since 9/11, 7 Navy and Air Force Aero Clubs have closed there doors. Some of them were experiencing financial issue prior to 9/11.
For those who do not know, Langley AFB in Hampton, VA has a flying club. They have four aircraft, a Piper Arrow, Two Cessna 172R (W/GPS, Autopilot, full IFR panel) and a Cessna 172N. The birds are $97 an hour wet (Piper and C-172R's) and $82 wet for the C-172N. CFI's are $25 an hour
The Langley Aero club is in perril. They need more members to keep our heads above water. The club is under review for closure, however, the aircraft still need to fly. The Dues are $25 a month, one Safety meeting is held once a month that is manditory, however, you can watch a recorded version at a later time. There is a one time $35 initiation fee.
They do have a PCATD Simulator and they have the Lazer Grade knowledge test facility. Sounds like a decent facility.
It's a good little club, If you would like more information, please visit there web page (www.langleyaeroclub.org) or call them at 757-766-1347.
I fly out of there a lot, but i see very little mentioned of them anywhere. There is nothing in the MWR flyers about it, and I think this might be part of the trouble. Norfolk lost it's flying club in 2000 due to similar circumstances, and the next closest military flying club is Annapolis, MD, which is almost 4 hours away.
If you are looking to take your friends or family up, or even go TAD somewhere, This is a great resourse.
Aero Clubs are going away at an alarming rate, there have been numerous clubs closing, they are a heck of a lot cheaper than most Part 141 or Part 61 flight schools out there, and once they are gone, they are gone! Quantico's just closed there doors recently, and I hear that there are a few others in Langley's perdicament.
If you live in the area, check out the Langley Aero Club while you still can. If you live near one, check it out and support it. The MWR is dropping programs left and right, and they are starting with the Flight Clubs. Its not an attack on the MWR, the fact is that the flow of money has decreased.
Anyway, i enjoy the flying clubs, and I think if they were advertised somewhat more frequently, that they would have a more successful run with regards to their operations.