About the Club

Central Florida Flying Club formed in 2015 at Gilbert Field, Winter Haven. Its early activities included ground-school sessions, social gatherings and shared access to a Cessna 172.

Flying as a community

AOPA’s 2015 profile described a club culture built around mutual respect and caring for the airplane. Members cleaned and tidied the aircraft after flights, helping the next pilot start with a well-kept cockpit.

Explore the original story

• Read AOPA’s October 2015 club spotlight

  The historical profile includes the club’s early activities and operating approach.

• Aircraft history

  The Cessna Skyhawk in the club’s founding period.