Episode #14a – Flying Clubs Explained

One of the best ways to decrease the cost of flying and increase your time in the air is to join a flying club. Recently I spoke with Todd Castro, former President of The Blue Sky Aviation Association, one of the most successful flying clubs in the United States.

Todd shared many aspects of starting and running a flying club. In this in depth interview you will learn:

  • Why you should consider joining a flying club.
  • Benefits other than flying you can expect.
  • Various legal structures.
  • Scheduling.
  • Dues.
  • Maintenance.
  • Insurance.
  • Unexpected Costs
  • Creatively Financing Aircraft
  • Interviewing Prospective Members.
  • Trouble Members
  • How Member Participation and Volunteerism Reduces Costs.
  • Accidents and Incidents.
  • Aircraft Storage.
  • How To Reduce Fuel Costs.
  • Resources For Forming A Flying Club.

Listen To The Interview:

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Let’s Go Flying : Flying Clubs

Blue Sky Aviation Association

Episode #14 – Flying Cars, Sport Pilots, & Composite Airplanes

Pre-Flight

In this episode we interviewed a special guest from Terrafugia Roadable Aircraft, aka the flying car company. Our guest John Telfeyan, Senior Engineering Technician, comes from the high-performance competitive boating industry. He worked his way through a world-renowned sailboat design and fabrication house over the course of a 30 year career developing significant expertise in carbon fiber composite construction techniques.

During this episode, John shares with us not only how he got started working for Terrafugia but also some juicy details about the inner workings of the Terrafugia Roadable Aircraft!

Cruise Flight

After Landing Checklist

~ Picks of the Week ~

Carl – AeroNews Roadable Aircraft news coverage

Rick – Books: A Drive In The Clouds – The Story of the Aerocar and Flying Cars: The Extraordinary History of Cars Designed for Tomorrow’s World

Victoria – Website: Girls With Wings

Len – Stuck Mic AvCast Mobile/Tablet Apps

Listen to Episode 14 Below