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Westchester Flying Club Inc
Purchase, NY · EIN 133635806 · Form 990 · FY2025 · Small ($100K-$1M) · wfc-hpn.org
revenue
$373K
expenses
$423K
net assets
$546K
employees
0
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

Providing club members with US registered aircraft for use on a cost liquidating basis

profile · synthesized from sources

Westchester Flying Club Inc is a nonprofit flying club based at Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, NY, serving over 60 pilot members. The club provides access to a fleet of six IFR-equipped aircraft, including Archers, Arrows, and Bonanzas, with modern avionics and tachometer-based billing. It emphasizes safe, economical flying, member participation, and social engagement among aviation enthusiasts.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Fleet Access Program
Provides members with access to a fleet of six aircraft for training, travel, and recreational flying, featuring a progression from fixed-gear Archers to high-performance Bonanzas.
Member Training and Checkout
Requires new members to complete a checkout process with a WFC-approved CFI, including flight instruction and currency checks to ensure safety and proficiency.
Monthly Club Meetings
Held on the second Tuesday of each month, these meetings foster community, discuss operations, and allow members to participate in club governance.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Aviation Training and Soaring Programs 5 activities
    • Distributing operational resources and documentation to members
      Provides members with digital and printable resources including aircraft-specific guides, scanned weight and balance sheets, multi-check flight currency forms (in PDF and DOCX), and curated lists of recreational flying destinations and airport dining options.
    • Ensuring flight safety and regulatory compliance
      Maintains flight safety through structured oversight, including verification of members' medical certificates and Biennial Flight Review (BFR) currency by a Records Officer, qualification of flight instructors by a Safety Officer, and adherence to up-to-date navigation databases and aircraft maintenance protocols.
    • Managing aircraft reservations and scheduling for members
      Operates a computerized reservation system allowing members to schedule aircraft online, via mobile devices, or by telephone, with no daily minimums and options for rentals up to one week or longer with approval, ensuring fair and accessible usage.
    • Operating a member-owned aircraft fleet for shared use
      Provides Westchester Flying Club members with safe, convenient, and economical access to a fleet of US-registered, IFR-equipped single-engine aircraft based at Westchester County Airport (HPN) for flight training, travel, and recreational flying. The fleet includes fixed-gear Archers, retractable-gear Arrows, and high-performance Bonanzas, maintained through FAA-certified repair stations and managed on a cost-recovery basis.
    • Providing flight training and operational education for members
      Offers flight instruction and training on basic aircraft operations such as fueling, oil checks, tire maintenance, post-flight procedures, and use of aircraft covers to support member proficiency and safe aircraft handling.
  • Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
    • Hosting monthly member meetings and community engagement events
      Hosts monthly in-person meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at 8:00 PM for current and prospective members to discuss club and airport operations, share flying experiences, and foster social and educational engagement among pilots.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$373K
Contributions & grants$174K47%
Program service revenue$199K53%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$423K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.14M
Cash$590K
Investments$0
Liabilities$599K
Net assets$546K
Liquid reserves16.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +6.3%
relationships · 7

Who they work with

  • AOPA Partner — Partners with AOPA to support member insurance and aviation resources.
  • FAA Government — Relies on FAA-certified suppliers for aircraft maintenance and adheres to FAA standards for operations.
  • FAA-certified repair stations Partner — Contracts with FAA-certified repair stations for aircraft maintenance and repairs.
  • Fly2Lunch.com Partner — Partner website linked for restaurant search results within 200 nautical miles.
  • FunPlaces2Fly.com Partner — Linked resource for identifying recreational flying destinations.
  • Ross Aviation Partner — Hosts Westchester Flying Club operations at Hangar T, Westchester County Airport (KHPN).
  • The Sonesta Hotel Partner — Hosts the organization's monthly meetings at its White Plains, NY location.
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.

  • Community Engagement as a Mechanism for Sustained Participation
    methodology: community_driven_engagement
    By fostering camaraderie through organized events, regular meetings, and member-driven scheduling norms, the club increases engagement and responsible usage, because a strong social community reinforces accountability, shared stewardship, and ongoing participation.
  • Cost-Effective Access Through Cooperative Ownership Model
    methodology: member_owned_cooperative_model
    By operating as a member-owned cooperative with cost-based pricing and volunteer leadership, the club reduces financial barriers to aircraft access, because shared responsibility and elimination of profit motives lower operating costs and increase affordability.
  • Safety and Skill Development Through Standardization and Progressive Training
    methodology: safety_through_standardization
    By standardizing aircraft equipment, maintenance, and operational procedures, and offering a structured progression path for pilots, the club improves safety and enables skill development, because consistency in avionics and practices reduces pilot error and supports incremental learning.