South Mountain Flying Club
- 1973 Cessna 172M Skyhawk
- 105 -110 knots at 9.3 gallons fuel consumed per tach hour.
- Stored in a T-Hangar at the Pittsfield Municipal Airport (KPSF).
- Total time on the airframe is 8820 hours (Jan 1, 2023).
- Engine (Lycoming Model 0-320-E2d)
has 1345 hours tach time since overhaul.
- Empty weight of approximately 1495 lbs.
and a maximum takeoff weight of 2300 lbs.
- Monthly fee of $60.
- The hourly rate is set at $120.00
(Tach) based on a fuel price of $5.90/gal (Jan. 2023).
- The club aircraft is insured through Avemco Insurance.
- Each member must have at
least a Private Pilot SEL license, a current medical,
and meet FAA currency requirements.
- Prospective members are required to
fill out an application and are then voted
on by the club officers.
- New members join by
purchasing the membership of an existing member.
- The financial arrangements are usually set up between the buyer and the
seller.
- After
approval by the club officers, new members must complete a flight review in the club aircraft with a CFI,
certifying that training has been completed.
