Welcome Pilots and Future Aviators!

We are a new flying club in Northeast Pennsylvania . We are located at Jake Arner Memorial Airport (22N). We are a membership driven club with plenty of flight instructors to get you checked out, add an additional rating, or get you back in the air with a Flight Review.

About the Club

The Purpose of this non-profit club is to encourage all types of flying in which members of the Club enjoy the pride and economy of aircraft ownership through shared ownership. Members are equal co-owners of a limited liability company.  The Membership requires a $5,000 buy in and dues of $75 per month. Hourly costs of operating airplanes are paid by the flying club member at an “at cost” wet rate. The membership may be resold with clubs ‘s permission.  The Benefits include use of the Piper Cherokee 160 IFR at $130.00 per hour, including fuel. Members will also be able to use FAA approved flight instructors (CFI) for an additional fee.

Our Aircraft

The Cherokee 160, officially known as the Piper PA-28-160 Cherokee, is a light, single-engine, four-seat aircraft designed for general aviation use. It was first introduced in the early 1960s as part of Piper Aircraft’s PA-28 Cherokee series, which was developed as an affordable and easy-to-fly alternative to Cessna’s high-wing aircraft.

Key Features:

    •    Engine: Lycoming O-320-B2B or similar, producing 160 horsepower

    •    Cruise Speed: ~120 knots (138 mph, 222 km/h)

    •    Range: Approximately 575 nautical miles (1,065 km)

    •    Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): ~2,150 lbs (975 kg)

    •    Landing Gear: Fixed tricycle configuration

    •    Wings: Low-wing, all-metal construction with a single strutless design

    •    Fuel Capacity: Typically around 50 gallons

Performance & Use:

The Cherokee 160 is known for its stable flight characteristics, durability, and ease of handling, making it a popular choice for flight training, personal use, and time-building for pilots, while providing excellent fuel efficiency and reliability.

 

“Want to learn more about our flying club? Visit our Membership Info Page for all the details!”

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CALL US 484-629-4279
EMAIL US:
CarbonRegionalAeroClub@gmail.com
JAKE ARNER MEMORIAL AIRPORT
LOCATION (22N)