The club is accepting applications for new members, however, the club is currently at capacity. Over the past three years we have accepted on average 10 new members per year, who replace departing members. But, as always, we never know how the flow will go. If in doubt, put in an application. This will land you on the waiting list. The application fee is refundable if you don’t join eventually.

Due to rising operating costs, the rates for the aircraft are as follows: Cessna 172: $85/hr; Cessna 182RG: $127/hr. Dues remain the same at $175/mo.

The club welcomed the approach of summer with a club cookout at the hangars, which included a raffle for a free hour of flight time and other goodies. We expect the club to remain at full membership through the summer. The majority of our members are now licensed pilots, but we continue to offer training to a limited number of students.

As we approach our tenth year, the club remains at full membership, with a slow but steady turnover of a few members per year. Most of the membership are licensed pilots, as opposed to five years ago when about half were students, but we continue to offer instructions to a limited number of students.

This year’s Annual Meeting will take place January 18th at Granite Air Center at the Lebanon Airport. We will discuss the last year, our budget going forward and elect new members to the board of directors. All are welcome.

2023 was a major maintenance year for the club, which happens from time to time. The 182 has completely revamped landing gear and the 172 has a new engine. The club tries to keep assessments to a minimum but this year we are having to assess members $400. Crossing fingers that next year we get back to normal.

As of January 1st, club rates are as follows: Dues: $175/mo • 172: $83/hr tach • 182: $121/hr tach.

These changes replace the pre-buy program.

The 2023 182 pre-buy is on! The club needs commitment of 300 hours of time to offer a discount of $175/hr for the 182. If you are a 182 pilot you will receive and email with details.

Due to rising fuel costs the aircraft rates have been increased to $133/hr for the 172 and $198/hr for the 182.

The club is trying an experiment. 182 pilots will be able to purchase block time in the 182 for a discounted rate of $165/hour so long as we have 300+ hours committed per year. The first option to reserve will be open May 15-29 for the period June 1-December 31, 2022.