Why Join

  • The CAP Flying Association is one of Connecticut’s oldest and most affordable ways to be fractional owner of 2 great aircraft.
  • We are based at Hartford-Brainard Airport ( KHFD ) and currently operate a very well-equipped and meticulously maintained Cessna 172M ( N12766 ) and a Piper Archer ( N33121 ), fully IFR with a great paint schemes, interiors, and avionics packages (full ADSB, Garmin G5 electric instruments, autopilots)
  • We are one of the region’s most simple flying organizations, with a reasonable buy-in, low monthly dues, low hourly rental rates, no rental minimums/maximums and flexible scheduling!
  • We are also STUDENT FRIENDLY, meaning we welcome students as members and have CFIs available for them!
  • There are no minimum (daily, weekend, monthly) hours
  • Online scheduling of aircrafts allow for planning special events or trips
    • Reserve any time, up to two months out.
    • Reserve up to 13 days, with no minimums.
  • Low Equity buy in $2500 (Refundable upon resignation)
  • Low fixed monthly contributions $133
  • Low hourly rates charged by Tach time – not Hobbs time
    • $145.00/hr, wet rate (TACH) 1973 Cessna 172M
    • $160.00/hr wet rate (TACH) 1975 Piper 28-180 (Archer I)
  • Airplanes are fully IFR equipped.
  • Fuel arrangements, reservation assistance, and other services by our local FBO HJC make for convenient access to the airplanes.
  • Members hold equal equity positions in the club, Buy in is refunded when member resigns
  • Each member is a named insured on the policy provided by the club.
  • Monthly meetings are held where we discuss club business and other flying stuff.
  • Minutes of each meeting are sent to the members house via our online reservation system
  • Club comradery with monthly meetings, flying outings in club planes, annual cookout meeting and annual family dinner/meeting.
  • Members enjoy the camaraderie of friends who love flying and share their experiences.
  • Reminder notices are sent to individual members when their medicals or biennial flight reviews are coming due.
  • CFI, CFII & multi-engine approved club instructors available.