Sky-Hi Flying Club (Since 1972)

About

Celebrating our 50th Anniversary in 2022 Sky-Hi, Incorporated was originally formed in February, 1972 by a group of 9 flying enthusiasts who worked together at AT&T. Their goal was to create a social flying club that allowed them to pursue a flying license and additional ratings at economical rates, and to utilize the aircraft for pleasure and personal vacations. The club's first airplane, a 1968 Cessna Skyhawk (N35540) was originally delivered from the Wichita, Kansas Cessna factory to a gentleman in East Williston, New York in June of 1968. Since then, an original aircraft bill of sale indicates that Sky-Hi, Inc. obtained the 172I Skyhawk on February 19, 1972 from an aircraft broker in Port Washington, NY. The amount of the purchase was $9,950, and the aircraft had been based at Frederick Municipal Airport (FDK) for over 36 years until a student pilot lost control during landing on November 27, 2008 resulting in extensive damage to the airplane. After the insurance company determined the airplane was a total loss, the club purchased a 1977 Cessna Cardinal (N19783) on January 25, 2009 from the Sarasota WestWind Flyers based at the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) Florida. To date, there have been a total of 90 members ranging from student, military and commercial airline pilots to flight engineers and air traffic controllers. Their unique backgrounds have created a rich history for Sky-Hi that continues to be guided in the spirit of the original founding members nearly 50 years ago. For more information, or to fill out an application, send an email to the club president at the email address listed above.

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