To contact us:

 

Artisan Flying Club
PO Box 10796
Rochester, NY 14610-0796
Tel: 585-234-0270 (Voice Mail)
E-mail:  Brad Salai President

About Us
Text Box: Artisan Flying Club is a not-for-profit corporation with the members as shareholders. The Club owns its own aircraft. The Club is managed by an executive team consisting of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, maintenance chief and an at-large member.  We are disciplined about operating the Club with all the corporate formalities: regular meetings, with minutes, annual elections, committee activities, and so on. Most members own their own business or work in a business where this discipline is second nature, and that serious, professional attitude pervades all other aspects of Club operations, including safety, maintenance, training, and personal flying behavior. To join the club a member buys a share in the corporation at the then current share price. Each member owns a share representing roughly 1/20'th of the net asset value of the four aircraft plus cash reserves. In addition, new members pay a one-time non-refundable membership fee of $1000. The share price at the end of 2006 was approximately $11,500.  The Club offers payment options that allow new members to spread the initial share price and membership fee over time. Family memberships are available at one-half share price, so that each member of a family can enjoy the benefits of Club membership at a reduced share price.  Family members also pay half the regular monthly fee. When a member leaves Artisan Flying Club, the Club buys back the member's share at the current share price.  Unlike most shared ownership arrangements, there is no requirement for the departing member to find a buyer for his share.  We have an upper limit on club members of 24 (to meet a target ratio of 6 pilots per airplane).  Our membership has ranged from 17 to 23 members over the past few years. If you'd like to join Artisan Flying Club, or just want more information, please consider attending one of our monthly meetings to learn more about the Club and meet our members in person. You can also arrange to tour the aircraft and our facilities. 

Artisan Flying Club is a not-for-profit corporation with the members as shareholders.