Fly with Advantage

Flying club membership
in Maryland.

Join an aviation community at Montgomery County Airpark (KGAI) in Gaithersburg. Explore aircraft access for students and qualified pilots, independent instructor membership, and aircraft owner participation.

Membership for your next stage

Tell us about your experience and goals. We will discuss membership, current fees, aircraft access, and any instructor arrangements before you join.

Student Members

Student members may access aircraft for dual instruction with an approved independent instructor, subject to aircraft status and club requirements.

Guided introductory access
Dual-flight use with approved instructors
Progress toward the approvals needed for solo flight

Pilot Members

Qualified pilot members may reserve approved aircraft for solo use once checkout, currency, and approval requirements are met.

Qualification-based access
Checkout and approval tracking
Operational readiness tied to scheduling

Owner-Members

Aircraft owners can discuss making their aircraft available to approved members, with scheduling, oversight, and owner access agreed in advance.

Scheduling visibility
Discrepancy reporting support
Maintenance and inspection oversight coordination

Approved Independent Instructor Members

Approved independent instructors are FAA-certificated CFIs and club members. They teach member students after meeting club authorization, aircraft checkout, insurance, and qualification requirements.

Instruction is paid directly by the member to the CFI
Coordinated scheduling and aircraft operations
Clear requirements for approval and use

Join the club. Plan your monthly dues.

The membership application fee is $150. Monthly dues depend on your membership tier; aircraft rental and instruction are charged separately.

Regular membership

$50 / month

The regular monthly membership rate.

$20 the following monthAfter at least 5.0 Qualifying Flight Hours in the immediately preceding month.
Discounted membership

$30 / month

Available on one of the following discount bases:

  • U.S. veteran or current U.S. Armed Forces member
  • High school or college student under age 23
  • Eligible family member
$0 the following monthAfter at least 5.0 Qualifying Flight Hours in the immediately preceding month.
Aircraft owner membership

$0 / month

Monthly membership dues for aircraft owners.

Discuss your aircraftExplore owner participation and individually agreed aircraft arrangements.Aircraft Owner Information

Fly this month. Save next month.

With at least 5.0 Qualifying Flight Hours in a month, dues for the month immediately following are $20 for Regular Members and $0 for Discounted Members. Otherwise, monthly dues are $50 and $30 respectively. Qualifying Flight Hours follow the definition in your Membership Agreement. Aircraft rental and instructor fees remain separate.

Access, training, and a place to keep flying.

Membership connects you with the aircraft, people, and resources for your next flying goal.

Aircraft access

Reserve aircraft approved for your qualifications and intended flight once membership, checkout, currency, and club approval requirements are met.

Training with member CFIs

Learn with club-approved independent FAA-certificated flight instructors who are also club members. Arrange and pay for instruction directly with your CFI.

Scheduling & resources

Use your Flight Schedule Pro account to review availability and manage permitted reservations. Access member documents, aircraft information, and club activities.

Easy to join. Flexible when life changes.

Join us for the flying you want to do now, with room for longer adventures and a straightforward notice process if your plans change.

Joining is straightforward

Send us your membership application and the required current documents. We'll guide you through the agreement, membership review, and next steps for aircraft access.

Plans change. Membership can too.

Moving, changing priorities, or taking a break from flying? You can leave by giving notice through the process in your membership agreement. Contact us, and we'll explain the steps.

You're welcome to return

If you're ready to fly with us again, submit a new membership application and the required current documents. We'll review your membership and aircraft access with you.

Make room for a longer trip

Membership gives you the opportunity to plan a multi-day cross-country trip, subject to aircraft availability and approval. The daily minimum is 2 hours on weekdays and 3 hours on weekends and holidays. Discuss your itinerary, reservation, and daily minimum with us before booking.

Meet the club aircraft.

Explore the Warrior III and Piper Sport, then contact us about membership, rates, and aircraft checkout.