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Originally Founded in 1930 at Stanford University, we are a non-profit educational corporation, that is open to the public. We are not required to obtain costly business licenses. We don’t believe in glamorous offices. So, you don’t pay for unnecessary expensive overhead.

Within the SF Baya Area, Members have access to a wide variety of training airports – from quiet, uncontrolled fields to some of the most sophisticated facilities in the United States.

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to be part of this great world of aviation and  fulfill your potential.

Flight School services are provided in Palo Alto, California. We offer access to flying lessons and aircraft to a diverse population (kids, adults, students, retirees, professionals).

• We facilitate access to modern aircraft with up-to-date ‘glass cockpit’ computers, and state of the art technology. Rest assured; there are no planes from the 70s or 80s, or that may be older than you are.
  
  
• As a Member, you will also have access to well qualified Club approved Instructor-Pilots. And, an exclusive personalized  Web-Based Integrated Flight Training system, as well as other flight training resources. Students may obtain their first pilot license up to 28% faster than the national average.
  
  
• The Club can assist you with obtaining a plane for your flight training, as well as owning your own airplane. And show you how you can offset its costs with financial and tax-benefits, through  renting your airplane out for flight training or rental purposes. The Club makes it easy to fly, whether you need a plane, or want to rent out a plane you own. The Club fosters and promotes flight training.

• To ensure the highest quality of maintenance we have direct access to Aircraft Factory Field Service Engineers – To keep aircraft in top shape.  Airplanes undergo comprehensive maintenance at FAA Approved Service Centers on a regular basis.  No other flying club or school in the region matches our blend and high standards for maintenance of Aircraft used by Members.
  
  
• The members of the Club are rightfully proud of our safety record, which is the best of any flying club in the San Francisco Bay Area, and one of the best in the nation.

• Our Advisory Board includes Stanford Students, Faculty, and Alumni. And other professionals with a strong background in education, flight training, and general aviation.
  
  
• An insurance program that meets or exceeds state standards covers all aircraft. As a Member, you can also subscribe to a program that virtually eliminates high deductibles.

• Stanford Flying Club strives to maintain an optimal ratio of members per plane.
  
  
• Unlike other clubs that often maintain an extremely high ratio of members e.g. per Cessna-172 airplane, or per Sport Aircraft, Stanford Flying Club offers access to a so-called ‘floating pool’ system. This model provides members with access to private aircraft for rental, 24/7, via an easy-to-use online rental platform.
  
  
• The Club proactively reviews aircraft types and availability based on Member demand and owner participation. When flight activity slows, airplane availability may be adjusted, to help manage costs and operations more efficiently. 
  When demand for flying increases, the Club  can arrange for additional aircraft availability, ensuring:
• Excellent availability, without long wait times
• Reasonable cost for flying time
• Scalable fleet size to match member needs.
  
  
• The Club offers a membership-based platform, where members can offer and reserve access to airplanes 24/7 using the Internet and wireless technology.