Flying clubs
Flying Club Software Members Actually Use
Clubs run on volunteers, and volunteers do not have time to police a shared calendar or chase members for Hobbs time. Sky Schedule gives a club member self-scheduling with real rules, automatic billing from completed flights, and currency tracking that keeps everyone legal without a monthly meeting about it.
What flying clubs need that schools do not
A club's members are also its owners. They want to book fast, see who has the airplane this weekend, know their balance, and not be surprised by a grounded aircraft. The board wants dues collected, aircraft time billed accurately, maintenance reserves funded, and a record that every member is current. The tool has to serve both without a paid administrator in the middle.
Member self-scheduling with club rules built in
- Booking windows, minimum notice to cancel, and cancellation fees the club controls
- Instructor scheduling for clubs that offer training or checkouts
- Maintenance blocks that pull an aircraft from the calendar the moment it is grounded
Billing that runs itself
Members enter Hobbs or tach at complete-flight from their phone. Sky Schedule prices the time at the aircraft's rate, applies any multipliers or fees, and charges the card on file or posts to the member's account. Memberships bill on a recurring schedule, and every paid invoice can sync to QuickBooks Online. The treasurer's job becomes reviewing, not reconstructing.
Currency, checkouts, and insurance
Medical, flight review, aircraft checkouts, and insurance requirements are tracked per member. A member who is out of currency sees it before booking rather than after the flight, and the safety officer sees the whole roster at a glance.
Grows with the club
Clubs that add a second base, take on leaseback aircraft, or start a training program keep the same system. Sky Schedule's reporting, leaseback statements, and Part 61 training records are already there when you need them.
Sky Schedule flying clubs features
Aircraft & instructor scheduling
Live aircraft, instructor, and room availability with conflict checks, reservation types, recurring bookings, and dispatch in one calendar.
Learn moreBilling & payments
Hobbs and tach based invoicing, card on file, account balances, block-time packages, and instructor payroll tracking without re-keying anything.
Learn moreTraining records & compliance
Digital training records, endorsements, document expirations, currency, and airworthiness tracking that block a booking before it becomes a problem.
Learn moreMobile app for students and instructors
Students book, upload documents, and complete flights from their phone. Instructors run their day from the same app.
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Can members book their own flights?
Yes. Members book from the web or the iOS app within the limits the club sets, including booking windows and cancellation rules.
How does the club bill for aircraft time?
Members enter Hobbs or tach at complete-flight, and Sky Schedule prices the time, applies any fees, and charges the card on file or posts to the member's account.
Can it collect monthly membership dues?
Yes. Memberships support recurring billing to the member's card on file, with optional discounted rates tied to membership.
Does it track member currency and checkouts?
Yes. Medical, flight review, insurance, and aircraft checkouts are tracked per member and enforced at booking.
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