Countrywide Flyers Co-op Memberships
Join Central Florida’s Aviation Community
Become More Than a Member — Become Part of the Co-op
Countrywide Flyers is more than a flying club. We are a member-driven aviation community built for pilots, student pilots, aircraft owners, flight instructors, aviation enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to be part of the flying lifestyle in Central Florida.
Whether you want to learn to fly, rent aircraft, attend hangar socials, join fly-ins, meet other pilots, or help build a better aviation community, Countrywide Flyers has a membership level designed for you.
Our cooperative model allows qualifying members to become part owners of the organization, helping shape the future of the club, the aircraft fleet, and the aviation community we are building together.
Membership Options
Social Membership
$99 Join Fee | $19/month
Perfect for aviation enthusiasts, future pilots, family members, and community supporters who want to be part of Countrywide Flyers without renting aircraft.
Includes:
- Access to hangar socials, taco nights, fly-ins, and club events
- Member newsletter
- Access to private member community
- Aviation seminars and educational workshops
- Member pricing on discovery flights
- Networking with pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation professionals
Restrictions:
- No aircraft rental privileges
- No voting rights
- Does not include co-op ownership share
Occasional Flyer Membership
$99 Join Fee | $29/month
Designed for certificated pilots who only fly once in a while but still want access to club aircraft and the Countrywide Flyers community.
Includes:
- Everything included in Social Membership
- Aircraft rental privileges after checkout and approval
- Access to club fly-outs and aviation events
- Co-op ownership participation
Restrictions:
- $15/hour aircraft rental surcharge
- Reservation window limited to 7 days
- No voting rights
- Not eligible for overnight aircraft reservations
- Schedule can be overridden by aircraft owner.
This is ideal for pilots who may only fly once per month or less but still want to stay active, current, and connected.
Student Pilot Membership
$99 Join Fee | $49/month
Built for pilots actively working toward a Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Certificate, or additional training.
Includes:
- Flight training access
- Ground school discounts
- Member aircraft rental rates
- Access to all club events and activities
- Training programs and mentorship
- Co-op ownership participation
Restrictions:
- Must be actively enrolled in flight training
- Converts to Standard Membership upon completion of primary training
Standard Flying Membership
$99 Join Fee | $49/month
The core membership level for active pilots who want full aircraft access and standard member benefits.
Includes:
- Full aircraft rental privileges
- Standard member aircraft rental rates
- Club voting rights
- Access to all club events and activities
- Access to overnight reservations
- Eligibility to serve on committees and leadership positions
- Co-op ownership participation
Premium Aviator Membership
$999 Join Fee | $99/month
Designed for frequent flyers and highly active club members who want enhanced scheduling access and preferred benefits.
Includes:
- Everything included in Standard Membership
- Priority aircraft scheduling
- Reduced aircraft rental rates
- Early access to new aircraft
- Extended reservation privileges
- Preferred member status
- Co-op ownership participation
Founders Club Membership
$1,999 Join Fee | $199/month
A limited membership level for members committed to helping build the future of Countrywide Flyers.
Includes:
- Everything included in Premium Membership
- Lifetime preferred status
- Invitation-only events
- Annual appreciation dinner
- Recognition on the Founders Wall
- Input on future aircraft acquisitions and club growth initiatives
- Founding Member designation
- Co-op ownership participation
Corporate Membership
$4,999 Join Fee | $299/month
Created for businesses that want access to aviation experiences, employee discovery flights, networking opportunities, and sponsorship visibility.
Includes:
- Multiple authorized users
- Employee discovery flights
- Business networking opportunities
- Sponsorship and branding opportunities
- Access to special corporate events
- Priority consideration for business partnerships
- Co-op ownership participation
Certified Flight Instructor Membership
No Join Fee | No Monthly Dues
Available to approved CFIs who support the Countrywide Flyers training community.
Requirements:
- Hold a current FAA Flight Instructor Certificate
- Complete a Countrywide Flyers CFI checkout
- Maintain club instructor standards
Includes:
- Access to instruct in club aircraft
- Participation in club training programs
- Access to member events and activities
- Co-op ownership participation
Aircraft Owner Membership
No Join Fee | No Monthly Dues
Available to aircraft owners who place an approved aircraft into the Countrywide Flyers fleet.
Includes:
- Full club membership privileges
- Access to member events and activities
- Revenue sharing opportunities
- Fleet management support
- Increased aircraft utilization
- Co-op ownership participation
Requirements:
- Aircraft must meet club standards
- Aircraft must complete onboarding and approval process
- Aircraft owner agreement required
Co-op Ownership Benefits
Countrywide Flyers is organized as a member-owned aviation cooperative. That means qualifying members are not just customers — they are participants in the growth and future of the club.
All membership levels except Social Membership receive 1/10th of one membership share in the co-op.
Eligible Co-op Ownership Memberships:
- Occasional Flyer Membership
- Student Pilot Membership
- Standard Flying Membership
- Premium Aviator Membership
- Founders Club Membership
- Corporate Membership
- Certified Flight Instructor Membership
- Aircraft Owner Membership
Social Membership:
Social Members are non-equity members and do not receive a co-op ownership share.
Why Join Countrywide Flyers?
Countrywide Flyers was created to make aviation more affordable, community-driven, and accessible in Central Florida.
Instead of operating like a traditional flight school or aircraft rental company, Countrywide Flyers is building a true aviation community where members can:
- Learn to fly
- Rent aircraft
- Attend aviation events
- Join fly-ins and social gatherings
- Meet other pilots and aviation enthusiasts
- Build flight time
- Participate in club growth
- Help shape the future of the fleet
When the cooperative succeeds, the members succeed.
Which Membership Is Right for You?
Choose Social Membership if:
You love aviation, want to attend events, and want to be part of the community without renting aircraft.
Choose Occasional Flyer if:
You are already a pilot but only fly once in a while.
Choose Student Pilot if:
You are actively training to become a pilot or working on your next certificate or rating.
Choose Standard Flying Membership if:
You want full aircraft access and regular club flying privileges.
Choose Premium Aviator if:
You fly often and want better scheduling access and preferred benefits.
Choose Founders Club if:
You want to help shape the future of Countrywide Flyers and be recognized as an early supporter.
Choose Corporate Membership if:
You own or manage a business and want aviation access, employee experiences, and networking opportunities.
Choose CFI Membership if:
You are a flight instructor who wants to teach within the Countrywide Flyers community.
Choose Aircraft Owner Membership if:
You own an aircraft and want to place it into the club fleet.
Ready to Join Countrywide Flyers?
Whether you are a future pilot, current pilot, aircraft owner, instructor, or aviation enthusiast, Countrywide Flyers has a place for you.
Join Central Florida’s growing aviation community and become part of something bigger than aircraft rental.
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FAQ Section
Does Countrywide Flyers offer a social membership?
Yes. Countrywide Flyers offers a Social Membership for aviation enthusiasts, future pilots, family members, and community supporters who want access to events, seminars, newsletters, and member discovery flight pricing without aircraft rental privileges.
Can occasional pilots join Countrywide Flyers?
Yes. The Occasional Flyer Membership is designed for certificated pilots who may only fly once per month or less but still want access to club aircraft after checkout and approval.
Do members receive ownership in the co-op?
All membership levels except Social Membership receive 1/10th of one membership share in Countrywide Flyers Co-op, subject to the club’s bylaws and membership agreement.
Does Countrywide Flyers offer student pilot memberships?
Yes. Student Pilot Membership is available for pilots actively pursuing flight training, including Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, or other certificates and ratings.
Can flight instructors join Countrywide Flyers?
Yes. Approved Certified Flight Instructors may join with no join fee and no monthly dues after completing a Countrywide Flyers CFI checkout.
Can aircraft owners place their airplane into the club?
Yes. Aircraft Owner Membership is available for approved aircraft owners who bring an aircraft into the Countrywide Flyers fleet, subject to aircraft standards, onboarding, and an aircraft owner agreement.
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