The Grasshopper Flying Club, incorporated in 1971, is located at the Hudson Valley Regional Airport (KPOU) in Wappingers Falls, New York.

The club consists of a group of friendly people who enjoy flying and being associated with other people who have a similar interest. We believe it is important to continually acquire the knowledge, develop the skills, and reaffirm the attitudes required to maintain safe flying proficiency. We feel this is absolutely necessary to ensure the safety of our members, passengers and to protect the equipment we jointly own. We strive to keep the cost of flying as low as possible while still maintaining safe equipment and the. financial health of the Club on a long-term basis.

In order to keep membership investments low, we have elected to purchase older, well maintained aircraft. The Club provides an excellent opportunity to continue learning, enjoy flying and to experience the benefits and responsibilities of aircraft ownership in an enjoyable social atmosphere.

Here's a list of all those who keep the Club running smoothly:

Officers

PresidentBill Greenagewgreenage@optonline.net
Vice PresidentBrian Beaudinbrian.beaudin@gmail.com
SecretaryMark Nelsonmarkan@us.ibm.com
TreasurerKevin Kelleywkkelley@optonline.net
MaintenanceRon Cookronwcook@gmail.com
AvionicsJeff Bulsonjbulson@optonline.net
Safety OfficerSean Murphysmurphy845@gmail.com

Crewchiefs

C172 N4360RWilliam Greenagewgreenage@optonline.net
C172 N4538EWilliam Greenagewgreenage@optonline.net
C172 N1713VPhil Bahorbahor@aol.com

Operating Procedures and By-Laws

Grasshopper By-Laws Version 1 Release 4

GFC Operating Procedures V1R8 Revised 1 August, 2025*

* NOTE: Supersedes V1R8 Revised 10 December, 2024. See Document History p. 13

Scheduling

A primary advantage of membership in the Grasshopper Flying Club is easy and flexible aircraft scheduling:

  • We use ScheduleMaster for fast scheduling online, mobile or by telephone.
  • No minimums.
  • Up to three current reservations.
  • Reservations up to 14 days without approval.

Aircraft and Rates

Membership dues are $75/month (effective Jan 1, 2026)

Rates are for tach time with fuel included:

AircraftAircraft Rates as of December 1, 2024
N1713V - 1974 Cessna 172 - 180 hp$150.00
N4360R - 1974 Cessna 172 - 180 hp$150.00
N4538E - 1978 Cessna 172 - 180 hp$160.00

* rates are adjusted from time to time based on average fuel prices

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N1713V - 1974 Cessna 172 - 180 hp

  • 180 hp Lycoming O-360
  • IFR equipped
  • Garmin GTN 650 GPS/NAV/COM/MFD WAAS, Traffic, Weather
  • TKM MX300 Nav/Com
  • Garmin G5 Electronic Attitude Indicator
  • Garmin G5 Electronic HSI
  • GTX 345 Transponder with ADS-B In/Out
  • 4 place intercom
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N4360R - 1974 Cessna 172 - 180 hp

  • 180 hp Lycoming O-360
  • IFR equipped
  • Garmin GTN 650 GPS/NAV/COM/MFD  WAAS, Traffic, Weather
  • TKM MX300 Nav/Com
  • Garmin G5 Electronic Attitude Indicator
  • Garmin G5 Electronic HSI
  • GTX 345 Transponder with ADS-B In/Out
  • 4 place intercom
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N4538E - 1978 Cessna 172 - 180 hp

  • 180 hp Lycoming 0-360
  • IFR equipped
  • TAA (Technically Advanced Aircraft)
  • Garmin GTN 650 GPS/NAV/COM/MFD  WAAS, Traffic, Weather
  • Garmin GNC 255 Nav/Com
  • Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot
  • Garmin G5 Electronic Attitude Indicator
  • Garmin G5 Electronic HSI
  • GTX 345 Transponder with ADS-B In/Out
  • 4 place intercom

Club Meetings and Tiedowns

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MEETINGS

The Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm in the "Yellow House" adjacent to AAG (see map). Please feel free to join us but please contact us before attending since the meetings are sometimes at 7:30 pm or over Zoom.

Use AAG's address for GPS:

Associated Aircraft Group
32 Griffith Way
Wappinger Falls, NY 12590

Gate #10 (see map) requires a pass. Arrive a few minutes early and wait for a member to let you in.

TIEDOWNS

The Club's aircraft are located on the Alpha Ramp on the East side of KPOU. A pass is needed to enter Gate #10.

Directions to Hudson Valley Regional Airport - KPOU

KPOU-FlightLevel

Use the FlightLevel Dutchess FBO address for GPS directions:

Flight Level Dutchess
263 New Hackensack Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

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