About Us
The Flying Club may have up to 5 board members.
The “Founding” board members shall be appointed by the Founder; subsequent board members may be voted on by the club.
The Flying Club will have a president, vice president, secretary, Treasurer and Maintenance & Safety Officer.
Problem & Solution
Non-Profit Status
A 501(c)(7) organization is defined as a "social club"
organized for "pleasure, recreation, and other non-profitable purposes, substantially all of the activities of which are for such purposes and no part of the net earnings of which insures to the benefit of any private shareholder"
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Flying clubs are explicitly cited as a potential example of this classification.
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The core purpose is to provide an affordable, accessible, and enjoyable way for members to engage in a shared hobby. The club must have an established membership and provide opportunities for personal contact and fellowship, with a shared interest in aviation.
Why not a 501(c)(3)? The fundamental distinction lies in the source of income. A 501(c)(7) is designed to be supported primarily by member fees, dues, and assessments. A 501(c)(3), on the other hand, relies heavily on public donations, grants, and other fundraising activities. A critical operational constraint for a 501(c)(7) is that no more than 35 percent of its gross receipts can come from non-member sources, with a further sub-limit of 15 percent on income from the use of club facilities by non-members. This rule is intended to ensure that the club’s primary function remains centered on its members.
Problem & Solution
Reserve your spot.
The Problem
Private plane ownership is damn expensive. It locks you into a single aircraft, dealing with unpredictable costs, and often leaves you handling insurance, fuel, and it's a hobby that costs.
Current clubs flying clubs focus long waitlists and low fees. We spend less time in the air and more time waiting.
If you don't fly enough to get on the insurance? You're stuck in the hangar, if it isn't in use for availability. It's never as easy about flying. It's all about costs and waiting your turn, etc.
Our Solution
Our fees are simple and straight forward. For 40 returning members, it's $500 (one-time initiation), $500/month, $110/hr wet rate for insurance fee. No contract fees, no fuel fees, no phobia insurance fees.
We get planes and use it sparingly. Our non-revenue members: A 1% total of bigger base means we can actually fly when we want. Our 'spot' isn't just about monthly fee - it's full ownership in a reliable, competitive, etc.
Our bylaws require no membership is strict majority of a fleet. The group maintains ownership of our core fleet and adds the best level of equipment value in all Treasure Valley.
Unrivaled Safety
We don't outsource safety. We have 14 full- time mechanics with a combined 96 years of experience working on Cessna 172 models. There is no other aero club that can boast those maintenance numbers.
Why We Are Different
How we measure up
Our Treasure Valley Reality Total rockstars! But we wedged up Silverhawk Flying Club because their were so popular, you'd sooner get a date with Bigfoot than snag a plane on decent business!
