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Welcome

The Cascade Flyers is a private non-profit aviation club flying out of Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The club is limited to a maximum of 30 members and operates two well maintained aircraft, a Skyhawk (C172) and a Skylane (C182).

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Our Community

The Cascade Flyers consists of 30 members, each pilot has a minimum of 200 total hours of flight time or an instrument rating. Members purchase an equity share in the aircraft and pay a low monthly dues to cover fixed costs. Members benefit, not only from easily-available aircraft and coverage under the club insurance policy, but also the camaraderie of fellow pilots ranging in experience from VFR only private pilots to ATPs.

Member Highlight

  • Rob D.

    Member of Cascade Flyers: Since 2013

    Flight Experience: “16 years. Currently [I’m] a US Navy EA-18G Growler pilot based at NAS Whidbey Island. I have flown the F/A-18 Hornet, T-45, T-34 and several different civilian single-engine piston aircraft. I always wanted to be a pilot from the time I was in elementary school.”

    Why he thinks it’s great to be a member of Cascade Flyers: “The airplanes are well-maintained, the costs are very reasonable and the benefits of being a part-owner vice renting is worth it, i.e. having the ability to schedule a plane last minute or go on multiple-day trips.”

    Favorite Route: “Up to Orcas Island to get lunch.”

  • John Y.

    Member of Cascade Flyers: Since 2013

    Flight Experience: “My dad was a private pilot, so I’ve been flying since I was 6 years old…”

    Why he thinks it’s great to be a member of Cascade Flyers: “Great camaraderie! Also a very cost effective way to fly.”

    Favorite Route: “Flying to the San Juan Islands in 40 minutes is MUCH more fun than driving and ferrying for six hours. Also flying over our magnificent mountains is a real kick.”

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Our Aircraft

The Cascade Flyers aircraft are hangared conveniently on-field at Paine Field in Everett, Washington (KPAE). The C172 is IFR equipped and is available to members at a low hourly rate. The C182 is an IFR equipped, high-performance aircraft with an STOL kit to aid short field performance and is also very reasonably priced. Both have recently had newly overhauled engines installed (2012/2016) so they are raring to fly!

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Cessna 172

Airframe: 1976 Cessna C172M
Engine: 150 HP Continental O-320
Special features: Garmin GNS430W IFR GPS, Dual Localizer/Glideslope, Dual NavComms, Intercoms

Cessna 182

Airframe: 1967 Cessna C182K
Engine: 235 HP Continental O-470
Special features: Garmin GNS430 IFR GPS, Dual Localizer/Glideslope, Dual NavComms, ADF, Intercoms, STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) kit, Updated Panel

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Join the Cascade Flyers

Shares are purchased directly from the selling member and are only available when a member is looking to sell. We’ve pulled together this information sheet to help acquaint you with the club and answer some common questions.