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. In recent years the size of the Club has grown to about fifty members and three aircraft.
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 (at a reduced rate) in one of the Club's planes.  Demo flights are conducted by a member of the club.


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 55/55X in two of the planes, Piper Auto-Control IIIB in the other).
  • Vertical compass cards.
  • Four seat intercom and electric pitch trim.

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: May 11, 2013

UPCOMING EVENTS

June Open House
Sunday June 9, 2013,
1-4 pm.

The location will be the Reliant Ramp. We'll have a BBQ and music. This is open to the general public so bring your family and friends. Setup will begin around 11 am and clean up until 5-6pm.

Next Club Meeting
Wednesday June 12, 2013, at 8 pm.

The location will be the Reliant Lobby. The Wash-n-Wax plus barbeque will start at 6:00pm.

Current Fuel Credit

The April 2013 fuel credit is $6.09/gal.

Latest News

Library Updates!
New Checklists Gary Baluha's Checklists and Systems Review in pdf format are now on the Operating Manuals page.

Recent Events

Spring Social
March 9, 2013
Hangar Talk - iPad Apps
March 2, 2013
Officer Elections
February 13, 2013
Hangar Talk - Aircraft Systems
February 2, 2013
Annual Business Meeting
October 5, 2012