The first step
Ground Instruction
Become a Member
Prospective members must be aware that we are not a flight school.
Become a Member
Ground Instruction
Become a Member
New member fee $550.
Monthly dues $50
Ground Instruction
Ground Instruction
Student Certificate
Enroll in a online ground school course. These are many and varied.
Student Certificate
Student Certificate
Student Certificate
You will be required to obtain a third class medical certificate or the Basic Med equivalent. Visit the FAA.gov site for all the information.
FLY!!!
Student Certificate
FLY!!!
Contact one of our instructors and set up your flight training schedules.
Grow!!
Student Certificate
FLY!!!
Never stop learning.
Our Flight Instructors
Leon Hinkle - CFII
Leon has provided instruction for the club since 1988. A recent retiree of Northrop Grumman, he is available most times except for Wednesday and Saturday evenings and Sunday. Leon can be reached at 304-298-4877 (home) or 301-697-5638 (cell). If no answer leave a message and he will call you back.
Mike Fitch - CFII
Mike has been a CFII since 1968 and has added tailwheel and glider instructor to his certificate since retiring from commercial flying in 2002. He has come full circle and is instructing with us. Mike is available most days by prior appointment and can be reached at 814-458-2639 (home) or 814-977-2881 (cell/text,)
Ryan Brant -CFII
Ryan earned his private pilot certificate in 2014 flying out of Leesburg (KJYO). He then moved to Sarasota Florida and earned the Commercial, Instrument, Multi-engine and CFI endorsements. He enjoys towing gliders with the Cumberland Soaring Group. Ryan is available most days by prior appointment. Call or text him at 912-271-4665