Membership Information and Resources
Everything you need to know about joining FLAPS and advancing your aviation journey.
Flying Member
Cost: $450/year (paid bi-annually in April & October)
Privileges: Voting member, eligible for Board positions, and full access to FLAPS aircraft.
Most PopularFull Member
Cost: $100/year
Privileges: Voting member and eligible for Board positions, but no flying privileges.
Associate Member (Instructors)
Cost: $50/year
Privileges: Non-voting member. Approved FLAPS instructors may fly with students. Cannot fly for personal use without being a Flying Member.
Aircraft Rental
Wet rate includes fuel
Piper Warrior PA-28-161
Flight Instruction
Certified Flight Instructors
Available 7 days/week
Complete your ground training before beginning flight lessons. These comprehensive courses cover all knowledge areas required for your private pilot certificate:
Sporty's Learn To Fly
Complete private pilot ground school with interactive lessons and practice tests.
Visit CourseKing Schools
Industry-leading aviation training with John and Martha King's proven methods.
Visit CourseFly8MA Ground School
Premium private pilot ground school with comprehensive video lessons.
Visit CourseMZeroA Online
Free comprehensive ground school covering all private pilot knowledge areas.
Visit CourseMedical Certificate Requirements
Before you can solo or earn your private pilot certificate, you'll need a medical certificate from an FAA-authorized Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).
Third Class Medical
- Required for private pilot privileges
- Valid for 5 years (under 40) or 2 years (over 40)
- Most common for recreational flying
BasicMed Alternative
- Use your regular physician
- Valid for 4 years
- Some aircraft/altitude limitations
- Must have already received a Third Class (or higher) medical to be eligible
Access important club documents, forms, and reference materials: