Monmouth Area Flying Club

The Monmouth Area Flying Club is a non profit organization based in New Jersey. It operates at Lakewood Airport in the town of Lakewood. The airport identifier is N12. The airport sits on the border of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Members often call the group MAFC for short.

MAFC is a large friendly group made up of pilots and people who want to learn to fly. It welcomes members of all ages and flight ratings. The club is committed to the advancement of aeronautical skills and education. It helps people improve their flying abilities through group activities and shared experiences in aviation.

The club operates a fleet of five single engine aircraft. The fleet is membership owned. It includes one Cessna 172SP. It also includes one Cessna 172N. Two additional Cessna 172 aircraft are in the fleet. The fifth aircraft is a Diamond DA40. The club lists each aircraft by tail number on its website. Members can view photos and details for each plane online. The fleet page shows hourly rates and avionics for every aircraft.

Several aircraft carry advanced navigation equipment. One Cessna has Garmin G1000 all glass avionics and a dual axis autopilot. Another has a Garmin GNS530 and a dual axis autopilot. Two planes have Garmin 430W GPS units along with dual Nav Com radios. The Diamond DA40 has a Bendix King KAP 140 autopilot. Hourly rates for the aircraft range from 89 to 100 dollars Hobbs dry.

The club welcomes seasoned pilots and aviation newbies. It offers membership benefits to help people enjoy flying. Members can fly quality aircraft without owning a plane outright. The club pools resources to make aviation more accessible to pilots in the region. It supports people who want to learn to fly or add a new rating through shared aircraft access.

The Monmouth Area Flying Club maintains a website with fleet details and contact information. It provides an online look at each aircraft including photos and equipment lists. The site also offers membership information for prospective pilots. Visitors can find directions to Lakewood Airport and details about the local flying community on the site. The club welcomes inquiries from interested aviators.

Services

• Aircraft rental
• Membership
• Pilot training
• Aeronautical education
• Events
• Newsletter