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Costs

Rates, Dues, and Initiation Fees

There are two costs associated with club membership: Monthly Dues and Hourly Rates for aircraft use.

Hourly Rates: Cherokee: $95/hr Skylane: $120/hr
These are costs incurred directly from operating the aircraft, based on Hobbs meter time. Please note, these rates INCLUDE the following:

Fuel Costs – Home field AND while traveling
Aircraft Rental – Based on hourly rates the plane is flown NO OVERNIGHT/MINIMUM TRIP CHARGES
Regular FAA Recommended Maintenance Inspections based on hours the aircraft are flown
Engine Overhaul and Airframe Maintenance Reserves

Monthly Dues: $100 per month, due the 1st of every month
These pay for fixed Aircraft & Administrative Costs (taxes, fees, etc.), that must be paid regardless of how much the aircraft are flown. Other items included such as:

Annual Maintenance Inspections on the Aircraft
Hangar Rentals
Your Portion of Insurance on the Aircraft
Debt Service on Aircraft Financing

Initiation Fees: $350 one time fee
Currently the one-time initiation fee for joining the Chuckanut Flying Club is $350. This is due upon application for membership, NOT as a requisite for an Introductory Flight or Lesson.

The Cost of Flying: The Competitive Advantage/Value Proposition of a Flying Club
Please see the Membership page for reasons why Chuckanut Flying Club Membership makes sense for so many people, and may for you!