named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Aircraft Access Program
Provides member pilots with access to two IFR-equipped Piper aircraft—a Warrior II and an Arrow IV—for personal and training flights, bookable online with no daily minimums
Club Maintenance Program
Ensures aircraft safety and reliability through tracked preventive maintenance, oil analysis, and repairs by a long-established aviation maintenance provider
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Aviation Training and Soaring Programs 2 activities
- Managing aircraft maintenance and operational support systemsConducts preventative aircraft maintenance using time- and usage-based tracking, supervised by a Club Maintenance Officer, including oil analysis after each oil change. Maintenance reports—including release documentation, time logs, PM status, and squawk lists—are made available to members online at all times. Provides year-round T-hangar storage and operates web-controlled remote electric engine pre-heaters to support winter operations.
- Operating a member-based flying club with aircraft access and flight operationsProvides aviation services to members through ownership and operation of two Piper aircraft—a 1979 Piper Warrior II (N2202A) and a 1979 Piper Arrow IV (N2218Z)—based at Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC), offering flights across the United States, Canada, and the Bahamas. Members can reserve aircraft via an online booking system without daily minimums or extra fees.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Administering membership and fee structure for flying club participationAccepts applications for new members and charges a one-time, non-refundable $2,500 initiation fee upon approval. Members pay a $250 monthly fee covering fixed costs and access to both aircraft as pilot in command or for instruction, plus wet hourly rates based on tachometer time—currently $108/hour for the Piper Warrior II and $152/hour for the Piper Arrow IV—providing cost savings over Hobbs-based billing.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$44K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$12K28%
Investment income$90%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$47K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$268K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$268K
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue -11.9%
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- AirNav.com Partner — Uses AirNav.com database to validate airport destinations for trip logging.
- Leading aviation maintenance organization with over 30 years in business Partner — Contracts with a long-established aviation maintenance organization to perform aircraft repairs.
- contact@artisanaviation.org Partner — Point of contact for membership inquiries and application submissions.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cost-Efficient Usage Model 15 orgsmethodology: tach-time_billingBy using tachometer-based billing instead of Hobbs meter timing, the club reduces hourly operating costs for members, particularly during training flights with frequent engine starts, because tach time accumulates more slowly than Hobbs time during low-power operations.shared approach: Member-Owned Cooperative Model →
- High-Availability Operational Model 15 orgsmethodology: high-availability_membership_modelBy maintaining a favorable member-to-aircraft ratio and implementing flexible booking policies, the club maximizes aircraft access and utilization, because reduced wait times and usage penalties increase member satisfaction and engagement.shared approach: Member-Owned Cooperative Model →
- Technology-Enhanced Safety and Readiness 15 orgsmethodology: avionics-equipped_fleet, all-weather_aircraft_readinessBy equipping aircraft with advanced avionics, ADS-B technology, and all-weather readiness systems like remote-controlled engine pre-heaters, the club supports safer, more reliable flight operations, because modern instrumentation and consistent aircraft availability improve operational integrity and pilot decision-making.shared approach: Member-Owned Cooperative Model →