Shareholders

Anyone contemplating becoming a shareholder in our corporation should know something about our association, just as we should know about prospective shareholders. The mix of current pilots is a very diverse group, but all share a deep love of flying.

The association works by consensus, and while sometimes there are differences in opinion, once a decision is made, we all work together for the common benefit. Safety is paramount, and all members are encouraged to further their ratings and improve the quality of their flying.

We want safe, competent pilots with a positive attitude towards flying and a willingness to take their fair share of the responsibility of being an association member. The association is fiscally conservative, and we protect the company's financial status so that hourly costs and monthly dues are adequate to maintain the aircraft to high standards and preserve sufficient engine reserves to ensure solvency. We try to keep paperwork to an absolute minimum, as we are all adults who understand responsibility and expect any new member to maintain this high standard of conduct.

We meet on the second Wednesday of every month via video conference, which makes it easy for members to attend. Once or twice a year, we hold a hybrid meeting, with some members attending in person and others via video conferencing. The hybrid meeting is usually held in the terminal building at Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose, California.

It is best to contact us (see the contact page) if you are interested in attending a meeting. Prospective shareholders will be invited to attend once they have been screened.