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 flight minimums per billing cycle.
  • Members are billed by actual tach time (as opposed to hobbs time).
  • Reservations are made through our online scheduling system, ScheduleMaster
  • Members can schedule aircraft at any time, including at the last minute.
  • Each member is permitted to take an aircraft for one trip of up to two weeks each year.
  • Each member has his/her own set of keys to the aircraft.

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 features common to all of our aircraft include:

  • IFR GPS WAAS (Garmin 650/Xi)
  • Fully-digital ADI/HSI (Garmin GI-275s)
  • Nav-coupled autopilots (Stec 55X or Garmin GFC500)
  • Four seat intercom and electric pitch trim
  • ADS-B In and Out equipment

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: April 13, 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS

Next Club Meeting
Jun 12, 2025
at 7:30 pm.

The meeting will be virtual + in person.


The next Wash & Wax will be Jun 12, 2025 starting at 5:30pm.

Latest News

Updated Checklists!
Aircraft checklists have been updated. New versions can be found in the "Operating Manuals" section of the Club Library.

Meeting Changes!
Starting in January 2025, the montly club meetings will be on the 2nd Thursday of the month. The meetings will be held at Reliant and simulcast via Zoom. Same meeting time of 7:30pm.

Hangar Talk Sessions

Hangar Talk
Saturday, April 5th, (System Emergencies )

Recent Events

Hangar Talk
Saturday, January 18th (Garmin GI-275 )
Hangar Talk
Saturday, February 1st, (Autopilot Usage )
Hangar Talk
Saturday, February 22nd, (Preflight Planning )
Hangar Talk
Saturday, March 22nd, (Dakota Day Ground )