The Octopus Flying Club, Inc. is a not-for-profit flying club

Flying club

A flying club or aero club is a not for profit, member run organization that provides its members with affordable access to aircraft.Many clubs also provide flight training, flight planning facilities, pilot supplies and associated services, as well as organizing social functions, fly-ins and...

, established on September 27, 1962. It operates a fleet of three aircraft, based at Montgomery County Airpark

Montgomery County Airpark

Montgomery County Airpark is a public airport located three miles northeast of the city of Gaithersburg, in Montgomery County, Maryland, USA.- Runways :Montgomery County Airpark covers and has one runway....

 in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Gaithersburg is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. The city had a population of 59,933 at the 2010 census, making it the fourth largest incorporated city in the state, behind Baltimore, Frederick, and Rockville...

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Membership

Membership is open to any qualified pilot, approved by the Club's Board of Directors. Additionally, a limited membership is available to anyone interested in learning to fly, regardless of pilot qualifications. All members pay an initial 'Membership Fee', and are considered 'owners without equity'. Monthly dues are collected, which are budgeted to cover the fixed costs of the Club. Flight time is charged on an hourly basis, as used.

Fleet

The Club operates three 4-place Piper aircraft. A Warrior II

Piper Cherokee

The Piper PA-28 Cherokee is a family of light aircraft designed for flight training, air taxi, and personal use. It is built by Piper Aircraft....

, Archer II

Piper Cherokee

The Piper PA-28 Cherokee is a family of light aircraft designed for flight training, air taxi, and personal use. It is built by Piper Aircraft....

, and Arrow II

Piper Cherokee

The Piper PA-28 Cherokee is a family of light aircraft designed for flight training, air taxi, and personal use. It is built by Piper Aircraft....

are all equipped with Garmin 430 GPS Navigation/Communication units, as well as Garmin 396 GPS units, which include real-time weather reporting.