Why pay money to just rent an aircraft when you can become part owner and enjoy all the benefits of ownership without the downside risks.  You fly more economically, especially on cross-country trips.  No daily rates to pay while you are at your destination, just flying time.  There is no better way to fly - the NAPERVILLE FLYING CLUB.

Fleet

We have five aircraft.  All of our aircraft are IFR certified and have intercoms.  Our hourly wet rates are based on tach time and the price of fuel at Naper Aero.  As of October 1, 2009, the price of fuel at Naper Aero is $3.95/gal.

Club Structure

Each of the 50 members own an equal equity share in the club's aircraft.  As of October 1, 2009, each share is valued at $4,300.  Providing the member meets the qualifications required, he or she may fly any of the club's aircraft.  All of your equity is returned to you if you resign from the Naperville Flying Club (NFC) and your share is sold to a new member.

In addition to the share, members are required to pay monthly dues of $130 per month.  These dues cover the fixed costs associated with the club and the aircraft.

Membership

Membership in the NFC is limited to 50 members.  There is an established waiting list and to remain active on the waiting list, you must attend at least one meeting every three months.  Being on the waiting list does not obligate you in any way.  As vacancies occur, the shares of the resigning member are offered first to the person attending the club meeting who has been on the waiting list the longest.

Flight Instruction

Student pilots are welcome.  Many NFC members pursue advance ratings, such as instrument, commercial, and flight instructor.  Several of the NFC members are instructors and can prepare you for primary and advanced ratings.  All NFC instructors teach on a part time basis and make themselves available as their personal schedule permits.  Non-NFC instructors may be used upon approval of the NFC Board of Directors.

Club Meetings

NFC encourages participation in aviation and NFC related activities.  The NFC meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 8:00 pm.  We meet at the Naperville Municipal Center in downtown Naperville, 400 South Eagle Street.  We are in the lunch room which is located on the ground floor.  Park on the upper deck of the parking lot, enter on the first floor, and take the stairs down one level.  See monthly meeting map. 

Maintenance

Each Thursday night (~ 6:00 pm) is maintenance night at Naper Aero.  NFC members perform routine maintenance on the aircraft to better understand the aircraft systems and to keep the costs of flying affordable.  Members are highly encouraged to participate in the maintenance of the aircraft. Under the direction of certified A&P mechanics, you are able to increase your knowledge of the aircraft you fly, while helping to keep the costs down. See airport location map

Club Rules

In addition to the Federal Aviation Regulations, the NFC has the following requirements in the interest of safety

1. NFC requires an annual check-ride with an NFC instructor to fly any NFC aircraft
2. Primary instruction is limited to the two Cessnas. Advanced instruction may be done in any of the NFC planes.
3. For all planes, you must fly each make and model at least 1 hour in a 180 day period to maintain currency.

4. To fly the Debonair, 150 hours of total pilot in command flight time and

            a) 50 hours of complex, retractable gear time is required; and

            b) 10 hours in a Beechcraft Debonair; or

            c) 10 hours of dual instruction in the club's Debonair with at least 15 take offs and landings.

4. To fly the Saratoga, 150 hours of total pilot in command flight time and 10 hours in a Piper Saratoga.

Contact Information

Membership - Jim Rechenmacher

Cell: 630-391-1187

E-mail: jrechenmacher@comcast.net