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
| President | Bill Greenage | wgreenage@optonline.net |
| Vice President | Mark Zych | mgzych@gmail.com |
| Secretary | Mark Nelson | markan@us.ibm.com |
| Treasurer | Kevin Kelley | wkkelley@optonline.net |
| Maintenance | Ron Cook | ronwcook@gmail.com |
| Avionics | Jeff Bulson | jbulson@optonline.net |
| Safety Officer | Sean Murphy | smurphy845@gmail.com |
Crewchiefs
| C172 N4360R | Bill Greenage | wgreenage@optonline.net |
| C172 N4538E | Mark Coglitore | mark.coglitore@gmail.com |
| C172 N1713V | Phil Bahor | bahor@aol.com |
Operating Procedures and By-Laws
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 $70/month.
Rates are for tach time with fuel included:
| Aircraft | Aircraft Rates as of April 1, 2024 |
|---|---|
| N1713V - 1974 Cessna 172 - 180 hp | $141.00 |
| N4360R - 1974 Cessna 172 - 180 hp | $151.00 |
| N4538E - 1978 Cessna 172 - 180 hp | $161.00 |
* rates are adjusted from time to time based on average fuel prices
N1713V - 1974 Cessna 172 - 180 hp
- 180 hp Lycoming O-360
- IFR equipped
- Dual TKM MX300 Nav/Com
- Stratus 3 - ADS-B In Receiver
- GDL 82 ADS-B Out
- GTX 327 Mode C transponder
- 4 place intercom
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
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
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.
Directions to Hudson Valley Regional Airport - KPOU
Use the FlightLevel Dutchess FBO address for GPS directions:
Flight Level Dutchess
263 New Hackensack Rd
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
The Club's aircraft are located in the Juliet tiedown area on the NW side of the field at Gate #7 (see map). A pass is needed to enter.
