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PHOENIX FLYERS INC

Mesa, AZ · EIN 860210532 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.phoenixflyers.org
revenue
$141K
expenses
$130K
net assets
$122K
employees
mission · from form 990

Organized for the educational, social and recreational purposes involving the use and enjoyment of general aviation aircraft. The corporation maintains three aircraft for the sole benefit of its members.

profile · synthesized from sources

Phoenix Flyers Inc. is a nonprofit flying club based in Arizona that provides shared aircraft access to its member-owners for recreational, educational, and social flying purposes. Founded in 1958, the club operates under a co-ownership model where members purchase shares and pay monthly dues and hourly usage fees. The organization maintains a fleet of aircraft based at Chandler and Deer Valley airports, with operations managed through member governance and volunteer leadership.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Aircraft Sharing Program
Provides member-owners access to a shared fleet of aircraft for personal and training flights, reservable via an online system with usage billed by tach-time.
Flight Training and Checkouts
Requires all members to complete initial and annual checkrides with board-approved flight instructors to maintain proficiency and aircraft checkout status.
Member Governance and Education
Hosts monthly business meetings and annual meetings for strategic planning, policy updates, board elections, and member education on aircraft care and club operations.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Shared Aircraft Fleet Management 13 activities
    • Aircraft Fleet Management
      Manages its aircraft fleet, which includes insuring aircraft with specific liability and hull coverage, and has previously sold aircraft to adjust its fleet size.
    • Aircraft Rental Program
      Provides members with access to a fleet of aircraft, including Piper Archer II and Cessna Skylane C182S/T models, for rental at hourly rates ranging from $150 to $200, including fuel and oil. Aircraft are rotated between Chandler (KCHD) and Phoenix Deer Valley (KDVT) airports on a four-month schedule to ensure availability.
    • Aircraft Rental Services
      Provides members with access to a fleet of aircraft for rental, including Piper Archer II (PA-28-181) and Cessna Skylane C182S/C182T models, at hourly rates ranging from $150.00 to $200.00 per tach-hour, inclusive of fuel and oil. Aircraft are rotated between Chandler (KCHD) and Phoenix Deer Valley (KDVT) airports on a four-month schedule to facilitate member access.
    • Aircraft Rental Services
      Provides members with access to a fleet of aircraft, including Piper Archer II, Cessna Skylane C182S, and Cessna Skylane C182T models, for rental at hourly rates ranging from $150.00 to $200.00, inclusive of fuel and oil. Aircraft are rotated between Chandler and Phoenix Deer Valley Airports.
    • Aircraft fleet management and rotation
      Manages and rotates aircraft between Chandler Municipal Airport (KCHD) and Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (KDVT) on a regular schedule, currently positioning two aircraft at each airport and rotating them approximately every four months to balance usage and availability.
    • Aircraft rental program for members
      Provides member access to a fleet of four aircraft (including a 1978 Piper Archer II, two 2004/2005 Cessna Skylane C182T models with G-1000 avionics, and a 1998 Cessna Skylane C182S) at hourly rates ranging from $150 to $200 per hour, including fuel and oil, from bases at Chandler (KCHD) and Phoenix Deer Valley (KDVT) airports.
    • Aircraft rental program for members
      Operates a fleet of four aircraft — including a 1978 Piper Archer II, a 1998 Cessna Skylane C182S, and two 2004/2005 Cessna Skylane C182T models with G-1000 avionics — available for member rental at hourly rates ranging from $150 to $200 per tach-hour, inclusive of fuel and oil. Rates are adjusted by the Board of Directors to cover operational costs such as maintenance, engine reserves, and insurance.
    • Aircraft rotation and positioning
      Positions two aircraft at each airport and rotates the fleet between Chandler Municipal Airport (KCHD) and Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (KDVT) on a regular schedule, currently every four months, to balance member access and usage.
    • Fleet management and maintenance funding
      Covers operational costs including maintenance, engine reserves, insurance, and hangar rental through a combination of hourly usage fees and a fixed monthly member fee of $150.
    • Fleet size adjustment
      Reduced its aircraft fleet from four to three by selling one aircraft, N9014P, in response to operational or capacity considerations.
    • Fleet size adjustment
      Reduced fleet size from four to three aircraft by selling one aircraft (N9014P).
    • Member financial structure and cost recovery
      Charges members a monthly fee of $150 to cover fixed operational costs including insurance, hangar rental, office supplies, 24-hour reservation services, and aircraft upgrades, and reimburses members for independently purchased fuel or oil.
    • Member reimbursement for operating expenses
      Reimburses members for independently purchased fuel or oil used during aircraft operations.
  • Aviation Proficiency & Transition Training 5 activities
    • Flight Instruction and Endorsements
      Offers flight reviews and endorsements for high-performance and complex aircraft through certified flight instructors, supporting members' ongoing pilot education and certification needs.
    • Flight Instruction and Endorsements
      Offers flight reviews and endorsements for high-performance and complex aircraft through certified flight instructors to its members.
    • Flight Instruction and Endorsements
      Offers flight reviews and endorsements for high-performance and complex aircraft through certified flight instructors, supporting members' pilot development.
    • Flight training and endorsements
      Offers flight reviews and specialized training for high-performance and complex aircraft endorsements through certified flight instructors for members.
    • Flight training and endorsements
      Provides flight reviews and offers high-performance and complex aircraft endorsements through certified flight instructors for members.
  • Regular Governance and Member Meetings 5 activities
    • Member meetings and engagement
      Holds monthly teleconferences on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7pm and hosts an annual in-person meeting at the Chandler Airport terminal building.
    • Member meetings and engagement
      Holds monthly teleconferences on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7pm and hosts an annual in-person meeting at the Chandler Airport terminal building to engage members.
    • Membership Management and Governance
      Manages membership, including maintaining a wait-list due to capacity, and conducts monthly teleconference meetings and an annual meeting at Chandler Airport. The organization also holds elections for board officers every two years.
    • Membership Management and Operations
      Manages membership, including maintaining a wait-list due to capacity, assessing a monthly fee of $150 to cover fixed costs, and reimbursing members for independently purchased fuel or oil. The organization also holds monthly teleconference meetings and an annual meeting at Chandler Airport.
    • Membership Management and Operations
      Manages membership, including maintaining a wait-list due to capacity, assessing monthly fees to cover fixed costs like insurance and hangar rental, and reimbursing members for independently purchased fuel or oil. The organization also holds monthly teleconference meetings and an annual meeting.
  • Group Accident and Liability Insurance Provision 2 activities
    • Aircraft insurance program
      Insures all aircraft with liability coverage of $100,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence, medical payments up to $18,000 per occurrence, and hull insurance with deductibles of $250 (not-in-motion) and $1,000 (in-motion).
    • Fleet insurance coverage
      Insures all aircraft with liability coverage of $100,000 per person and $1,000,000 per occurrence, medical payments up to $18,000 per occurrence, and hull insurance with deductibles of $250 (not-in-motion) and $1,000 (in-motion).
  • Membership Growth & Management 2 activities
    • Membership capacity management
      Maintains a wait-list for new members due to reaching pilot capacity limits.
    • Membership demand management
      Maintains a wait-list for new members due to reaching pilot capacity, indicating demand exceeds current operational capacity.
  • Board Elections Administration 2 activities
    • Membership governance and board elections
      Conducts elections for board officers with two-year terms as part of its member governance structure.
    • Membership governance and elections
      Conducts elections for board officers with two-year terms as part of member governance.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$141K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$77K55%
Investment income$310%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$130K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$389K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$122K
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +4.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 6
  • James Jones — Director Operations Officer
  • Jason Brookham — Director Treasurer
  • Jeffrey Quackenbush — Director President
  • Joel Mike Ricker — Director Secretary
  • Ken Conteen — Director Maintenance Officer
  • Neil Tracht — Director Vice President
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • AOPA Partner — AOPA provides listings of FBOs that offer rental aircraft or flight training resources for area airports.
  • Angel Flight West Partner — Club members collaborate with Angel Flight West to support medical flights.
  • Atlantic Aviation Partner — Performs routine shop maintenance on aircraft.
  • Chandler Aviation Partner — Performs routine shop maintenance on aircraft.
  • Eagle Air Repair Partner — Performs annual inspections on aircraft in Prescott.
  • FBO Partner — Compares club rates to FBO aircraft rental rates to demonstrate cost effectiveness.
  • FBOs in the Valley Partner — Recommends local FBOs for flight training while managing membership waitlist.