The Flying 20 Club, Danbury CT, KDXR


The Flying 20 Club was originally incorporated on June 22, 1940 making it one of the oldest active flying clubs in the United States. The original twenty individuals who each put-up $20 to buy a J-2 Cub for $400 formed the club to encourage interest in aviation, to promote safe and economical flying for its members, and to encourage and assist its members to advance in the field of aviation. The Club has since grown and evolved over the years.
Some of the special features of membership in the Club include:
  • No daily or weekly flight minimums.
  • Members are billed tach time (as opposed to hobbs time).
  • Reservations are made through Schedule Master (accessible via internet or an 800-number).
  • Members can schedule aircraft at any time, including at the last minute.
  • Each member is permitted to take a plane for one trip of up to two weeks each.
  • Each member has his/her own set of keys to the planes.

Additionally, the Club holds frequent “Hangar Talk” sessions during the winter months and aircraft Wash-and-Wax BBQs during the summer months.

Prospective members who wish can request a demonstration flight in one of the Club's planes. Demo flights are conducted by a member of the club, with the club member acting as PIC


Our Aircraft

Through its history the Club has owned many different airplanes including Cessna 152s/172s, Piper Warriors, Archers, Arrows and a Dakota. The Club currently owns three planes including a 1980 Piper Archer II, a 2000 Piper Archer III, and a 1980 Piper Dakota.

Some of the special feature of our planes include:

  • IFR GPS WAAS and backup electric AIs.
  • Nav-coupled autopilots (S-Tec 55X in all three of the aircraft).
  • Vertical compass cards.
  • Four seat intercom and electric pitch trim.
  • ADS-B In and Out equipment in all three of the aircraft.

Our current rental rates can be found here.


Whether you fly with us or not, fly safely, and have a great time in the air!


Last update: September 17, 2023

UPCOMING EVENTS

Next Club Meeting
Oct 11, 2023
at 7:30 pm.

The meeting will be virtual.

The next Wash & Wax will be Oct 19, 2023 from 5 - 7pm.

The club will have a final Wash & Wax on Oct 19 from 4-6pm, which will be the last W&W until next spring.

Latest News

Aircraft updates!
Library update! A new pdf has been added to the Flying Tips section of the Library for the club Dakota Day event. Download it here.

Recent Events

Pandemic
March 2020 - May 2023