If you would like more information about flying with the Portage Area Flying Club, call the PAFC hotline and speak to a member today.
Training
Pilot Proficiency
Our mission as a club is to make flying available, affordable and ensure safety by facilitating ongoing flight proficiency and training for all our members. Member certified flight instructors and pilots are available for:
- Flight Training
- Safety Flights
- Checkouts / Flight Reviews
- Introductory Flights, and more.
Whether you are a pilot, rusty pilot, or learning to fly, pilot proficiency increases overall safe flying.
Instrument Training
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) allow a properly equipped aircraft to be flown under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) by an instrument rated pilot. Instrument training is a natural next step after a pilot becomes licensed to fly.
An Instrument rated pilot has the ability to fly thru or above clouds, or in fog, rain, dust and other low-level weather conditions.
The PAFC's Cessna 150 is IFR certified.
Safety Training
The Safety Officer of the PAFC works with AOPA, EAA, FAA and local CFI's to facilitate monthly safety seminars and webinars that Members and guests may attend (typically no fee).
A few recent examples are:
- AOPA Rusty Pilot's Seminar
- FAA Safety Team Seminar
- PAFC webinar: 'Weather Hazards'
See our Events Page for more safety session information.
The #1 Plane in Affordable Flying
The PAFC has selected the #1 plane in affordable flying - the Cessna 150 - for the exclusive use of our membership.
The Cessna 150 is an American made, two-seat, single-engine, high wing, aircraft made by Cessna/Textron Aviation and it sips just 5 gallons of fuel per hour. It is a superb aircraft for flying, flight training and more.
The Cessna 150 is the fifth most produced aircraft ever, with 23,839 produced. Learn more here: Cessna 150-Wikipedia
Online Flight Scheduling
Portage Area Flying Club members schedule flight time and flight instructors in an online flight scheduler. This 'members only' portal is a powerful and convenient tool accessible online by laptop or any mobile device.
Flying Club members can check their reservation, see plane availability, book plane time, see CFI availability, and more in an easy to use application. The portal is password protected and accessible by members 24/7/365. (see screenshot)
