Our flying club was incorporated in 1961. We are made up of members who want to fly as safely and inexpensively as possible. We have a fleet of five aircraft for our members to use at reasonable rates. There are over 290 shareholders in our club and about 75 dues paying members. You must be a dues paying member to use our aircraft.
Becoming a member is usually quite easy...all you need to do is call 799-7446 and set up an appointment for us to show you our club and explain your role as a member. The initial cost of becoming a member is usually less than $700. You must purchase at least seven shares to become a member and pay a $5 per share transfer fee. After that you read, understand and sign a Membership Agreement and begin paying monthly dues and hourly aircraft usage rates as described on the Rates/Dues page.
Inexpensive buy in - less than $700.
Low rental rates - WET!! - most aircraft charge by tach time (not hobbs).
Professional Instructors - access to over 4 FAA Certificated Flight Instructors.
Pride of ownership - as a stock holder you own a fractional share of these five aircraft. As a dues paying member you have a key that gives you 24 hour access to our climate controlled club office and all our aircraft hangars, which are located just south of the approach end of runway 5 at the Quad City Airport, Moline, IL.
Well maintained airplanes - aircraft always in hangars. Tanis heaters for easy winter starts.
Best internet and 1-800# scheduling system through ScheduleMaster - you can schedule from anywhere 24 hours a day.
Best availability - five aircraft available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We're never closed!
Functional club office - heated and air conditioned for year round comfort. Computer with internet access for aircraft scheduling, latest weather and radar information, etc. Color TV and VCR, extensive library of aviation books, magazines, software and video tapes, charts & maps, phone, refrigerator, refreshments, etc.
Liberal cross country policy - two hours per day minimum intelligently enforced.
Fully insured - $250 deductible. No need for additional renters insurance.
Q. Can I join the club as a student pilot?
A. Absolutely. Student pilots are welcome!
Q. Can I take the club aircraft to a grass strip?
A. Take your family to the Amana's. They have a great grass strip - the answer is yes.
Q. How easy is it to get out of the club once you're in?
A. You are committed to pay dues for the first 12 months after joining. After that just give the board 60 days written notice before going inactive. You can retain your shares or sell them.
Q. How far can I go with my training?
A. Right now you can get your single engine-Private, Instrument, Commercial, Flight Instructor and Flight Instructor Instrument.
Q. What are the requirements to fly the Cardinal RG?
A. You need to have 100 hours total time, and 10 hours of Cardinal RG time if you have less than 50 hours of retractable gear time, or 5 hours of Cardinal RG time if you have 50 hours or more retract time. Also, to act as pilot in command, you must have had 3 hours PIC time in the Cardinal RG within the past 180 days, or you must get a checkout with a CFI. The checkout is good for 45 days.
Q. What are the requirements to fly the Piper Cherokee 6-300?
A. A. You need to have 200 hours total time, and 10 hours of Cherokee 6-300 time if you have less than 25 hours of time in aircraft of more than 210 horsepower, or 5 hours of Cherokee 6-300 time if you have 25 hours or more time in aircraft of more than 210 horsepower. Also, to act as pilot in command, you must have had 3 hours PIC time in the Cherokee 6-300 within the past 180 days, or you must get a checkout with a CFI. The checkout is good for 45 days.
Q. Who can we contact if we have other questions about the club?
A. If you have any other questions, just email us at the link below and we'll be happy to answer them.
Flying Country Club