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
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Shared Aircraft Fleet Management 13 activities
- Aircraft Fleet ManagementManages 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 ProgramProvides 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 ServicesProvides 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 ServicesProvides 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 rotationManages 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 membersProvides 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 membersOperates 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 positioningPositions 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 fundingCovers 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 adjustmentReduced its aircraft fleet from four to three by selling one aircraft, N9014P, in response to operational or capacity considerations.
- Fleet size adjustmentReduced fleet size from four to three aircraft by selling one aircraft (N9014P).
- Member financial structure and cost recoveryCharges 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 expensesReimburses members for independently purchased fuel or oil used during aircraft operations.
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Aviation Proficiency & Transition Training 5 activities
- Flight Instruction and EndorsementsOffers 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 EndorsementsOffers flight reviews and endorsements for high-performance and complex aircraft through certified flight instructors to its members.
- Flight Instruction and EndorsementsOffers flight reviews and endorsements for high-performance and complex aircraft through certified flight instructors, supporting members' pilot development.
- Flight training and endorsementsOffers flight reviews and specialized training for high-performance and complex aircraft endorsements through certified flight instructors for members.
- Flight training and endorsementsProvides flight reviews and offers high-performance and complex aircraft endorsements through certified flight instructors for members.
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Regular Governance and Member Meetings 5 activities
- Member meetings and engagementHolds 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 engagementHolds 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 GovernanceManages 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 OperationsManages 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 OperationsManages 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.
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Group Accident and Liability Insurance Provision 2 activities
- Aircraft insurance programInsures 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 coverageInsures 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).
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Membership Growth & Management 2 activities
- Membership capacity managementMaintains a wait-list for new members due to reaching pilot capacity limits.
- Membership demand managementMaintains a wait-list for new members due to reaching pilot capacity, indicating demand exceeds current operational capacity.
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Board Elections Administration 2 activities
- Membership governance and board electionsConducts elections for board officers with two-year terms as part of its member governance structure.
- Membership governance and electionsConducts elections for board officers with two-year terms as part of member governance.
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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.