Joining & Rates

The Oregon State Flying Club is a nonprofit organization committed to providing safe, and inexpensive flying to the Oregon State University (OSU) and Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) communities.

Eligibility Requirements for OSFC, Inc:

• Students of OSU & LBCC that are currently taking a minimum of 6 credit hours; or have completed 3 credits within the past year, and are currently enrolled in at least 3 credit hours; or if joining during the summer, was enrolled in the most recent Spring term for a minimum of 6 credit hours.
• Current staff, faculty and retired employees of OSU & LBCC
• Alumni of OSU & LBCC (completion of at least 36 credits hours)
• Family of current members (spouse, domestic partner or child)

How to Join

To join, schedule a time to meet with board members Skye Root or Ron Anderson to go over how the Club works, Club rules and to complete the necessary paperwork.

What to bring to the meeting:

• Membership Application Form
• Proof-of-eligibility (class schedule, transcripts, etc)
• Drivers License
• Check for joining costs (outlined below)
• FAA Certificates & Medical (if you are a current pilot)

Club Aircraft

The Club currently owns five aircraft based at Corvallis Airport that are rented at operational cost.

• Three Cessna 152's, 2 seat - primary trainers
• Two Cessna 172's, 4 seat - instrument equipped

Club Aircraft Per Hour Rates

• Cessna 152: $65/hr
• Cessna 172: $85/hr

Joining Costs:  $283 total ($233 for OSU students)

• $150 refundable deposit
• $100 initiation fee ($50 for OSU students)
• $33 for first month's dues

Monthly Membership Dues

As a member there are monthly membership dues of $33 that cover fixed costs like insurance. If you do not plan on flying for a three month period or more during membership, this can be reduced to $14 per month by becoming an inactive member.

Flight Instruction, Fuel & Maintenance

As a member you can receive instruction in OSFC aircraft from one of the Club's independent approved flight instructors. Each instructor sets their own hourly rates. The Club contracts its maintenance & fuel service through Corvallis Aero Service at the Corvallis Airport.