Oklahoma Airmen Flying Club

Name: Oklahoma Airmen Flying Club
Address: 8605 S. Elwood, Tulsa, OK, 74132, US
Telephone: (918) 758-8010

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Oklahoma Airmen Flying Club

An exceptional flying club, since 1953, based at Riverside Airport in Tulsa, OK.

We are Green Country’s only flying club with a diverse fleet of airplanes and with multiple locations; Tulsa (RVS), Claremore (GCM) and Haskell (2K9).

06/12/2025

Almost Friday Aviators ☀️✈️

06/06/2025

✈️ A Great Day for Checkout Flights! ☀️

We had an awesome day getting in some checkout flights in the club’s newest bird—the sleek and efficient RV-12iS! 🛩️

06/06/2025

🚨 WIN THIS PLANE 🚨
Take home a stunning 1972 Bellanca Citabria 7ECA — fully equipped, freshly overhauled, and ready to fly.

🛩️ Specs that matter:
• Lycoming O-235 (115HP) –

06/02/2025

The Oklahoma Airmen Flying Club now has two beautiful Van’s RV-12 Light Sport airplanes, one based at Tulsa Riverside RVS and one based at Claremore GCM.

If you’re looking to fly Light Sport these amazing airplanes will fit the bill!

Both have dual screen Garmin G3X panels with Garmin G3X autopilots. The RVS airplane, N2120A, a brand new 2025 model, has a Garmin 650 IFR GPS navigator and the one at Claremore, N332W, a 2022 model, has a Garmin Navcom.

Both are fun and easy to fly and very economical to operate!

We have a limited number of memberships available, so either get in touch for more information or go to our website, www.OklahomaAirmen.com, and fill out an online application.

👇New RV-12

06/02/2025

🎧 Don’t Miss Your Chance to Win a Bose A30!

🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚨
Want in? Just grab a raffle ticket (or a few 😉) at WinThisPlane.com!

✈️ 1972 Bellanca Citabria 7ECA

🎟️ More tickets = more chances to win!
🗓️ Winner announced June 27th, 2025!
👉 Don’t miss out—secure your chance now!

06/01/2025

🛩️ What an Incredible Day at the 1st Annual 2025 Spring Fun Fly Spot Landing Competition! 🎉🌤️

Hosted by the Oklahoma Airmen Flying Club, this event was everything we hoped for and more — great airplanes, great aviators, great planes (yes, we said it twice — they were THAT good!), and a fantastic turnout from start to finish!

From jaw-dropping spot landings to some seriously skilled piloting, the skies were alive with action and excitement. ✈️👏

The vibes? 100%. The BBQ? Absolutely delicious. Smoked to perfection and served with smiles all around. 🍖🔥

Whether you were flying, cheering, grilling, or just soaking in the sunshine, YOU were part of what made this day so special.

Huge thanks to everyone who came out — can’t wait to make next year’s even bigger and better!

Special shoutout to Haskell Airport HASKELL TRAFFIC for accomodating such a great airport to host such an amazing event and allow our aviatiors to burn through some runway!

🥇Chad Cochran
🥈Cody Pulscher
🥉Justin Little

05/26/2025

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, dedication, and love for freedom will never be forgotten.

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend — it's a time to reflect on the cost of our liberty and express our deepest gratitude to those who gave everything.

To the fallen heroes and their families: We remember you. We thank you. We honor you.

05/19/2025

Purchase a ticket for the Oklahoma Airmen Flying Club 2025 WinThisPlane.com Citabria Raffle before June 27th, 2025 to be automatically entered for a chance to win a new Bose A30 headset.

PURCHASE ADDITIONAL TICKETS TO
INCREASE YOUR CHANCES!

Headset will be given away on June 27th, 2025, at the Oklahoma Airmen Flying Club hanger located
at Riverside Airport. Attendance not required.

All raffle tickets purchased before June 27th, 2025, are eligible to win this headset and remain eligible to win the Citabria!

🎟️$50/each
🔗WinThisPlane.com

05/16/2025

Happy Friday! As the sun rises and paints the skies, may your spirits soar just as high. Whether you're in the cockpit, on the tarmac, or dreaming of your next flight—remember, you're part of a legacy that touches the clouds and inspires the earth.

Fly safe, fly smart, and fly proud.
Here's to smooth skies, strong coffee, and a weekend full of clear horizons!

🛩️ Blue skies and tailwinds always

05/09/2025

The Oklahoma Airmen Flying Club had a great day supporting the Okmulgee Aviation Discovery Day out at OKM!

The club was able to setup on static display 2 of our great aircraft - Cessna 182Q & RV-12iS.

From inspiring the next generation of pilots to sharing the thrill of aviation with families and curious minds of all ages, this event truly took off. We’re always excited to be part of something that fuels passion for aviation and opens up new horizons!

05/08/2025

Did we mention we're giving away a Bose A30 headset on June 27th, 2025!

Purchase a ticket for the Oklahoma Airmen Flying Club
2025 Citabria Raffle before June 27th, 2025 to be automatically entered for a chance to win a new Bose A30 headset!

🎟️$50/ea
🔗WinThisPlane.com

05/08/2025

Address

8605 S. Elwood
Tulsa, OK
74132

Telephone

(918) 758-8010

Website

http://oklahomaairmen.com/

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Tulsa’s Only Flying Club to Feature A Cessna 172 AND Cessna 182!

Founded in 1953.

History

In the early fifties in Tulsa, there existed an unfulfilled need of Pilots from all walks of life. This being affordable flying in well maintained aircraft, improve proficiency and association with aviation enthusiast. Oklahoma Airmen met this need!

The organization and first meeting as Oklahoma Airmen Flying Club, Inc., was held June 29, 1953, in the Spartan Cafeteria to see if there was enough interest in forming a flying club.

With an overwhelming turnout of over 200 people, Club organization was off to a running start. The organizers were Jack Pettit, W.R. DonCarlos, and Jean Duff. Jack and W.R. were the 1st elected President and Vice President, and Jean Duff leased the first plane to the Club (Piper J-3 Cub) at a lease of $1/hour and a cost to Members of $3/hour. The Members voted to base the Club at Harvey Young Airport.

In addition to the above, the first Board Officers were Peggy DonCarlos (Sec./Treasurer), John Shealy (Maintenance) and Rolland Been (Public Relations). To these founding Officers, all Club Members, past and present, owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude.

During September 1953, the number of Charter Members all owed the Club to purchase the first airplane a J-3 Cub, N42701. This was to become the most popular and faithful and Club supporting plane for many years. In order to keep flying cost down, Members participated in maintenance, under A&P supervision.

During 1954, several leaseback agreements expanded the fleet available to Members to six airplanes. This made it necessary to develop a fair and satisfactory reservation system.

In August 1954, prepaid flying was introduced to more predictably balance income with out-go, especially during low flying months.

Early in 1955, the need for a four place plane became evident and through prepaid flight cards a Piper Pacer was purchased. This was traded for a Tri-Pacer in the fall which was traded for a Cessna 170 in the spring of 1956.

The winter of 55-56 saw dark days for Club flying as a leased Cessna 140 was wrecked, the Piper Cruiser was down for new skin and the Tri-Pacer grounded for Annual. The Club kept going with ole faithful J-3, N42701.

In July 1957, Initiation fee was $35 and dues $5/month, with seventy five Members. There were four available planes to Members, a Piper J-3, Piper PA-12, Cessna 140 and Cessna 170.

In the 1960's the Club saw continued growth although historical data is somewhat sparse. The Club maintained the Membership in the seventy five range at Harvey Young Airport and a frame building constructed by Members for the Club Meetings.

In the 1970's the Club saw both growth and growing pains. December 1, 1971, the Club moved from Harvey Young to TulsaAir Hanger 12, at Tulsa International Airport. By this time, the Club had grown to seven airplanes, two Cessna 150's, three Cessna 172's, a Mooney Executive 21 and a Cessna 182. The membership also grew to about 120 Members by 1979.

The 1980's brought perhaps the darkest days of the Club and near demise of the greatest flying organization. During the seventies, the Club had become comfortable with buying planes and hangers on credit. When the interest in 1980-81 increased to 18% to 20%, with high indebtedness, cost soared and Membership deserted. Monthly dues reached a high of $56/month, with no prepaid. Total assets of the hanger and planes peaked at about $387,000 in 1981. Membership fell from 120 in 1979 to 16 in 1988

From 1990 to the current the Club has been focused on moving forward with cautious growth and low debt. The membership has fluctuated between 9 to 38 members with a maximum of two planes and currently operates out of Jones Riverside Airport near Jenks. The Club currently owns two aircraft – a Cessna 172 purchased brand new in 1980 and a Cessna 182 purchased in 2019. Our membership size is 25 members.

Our goal for the years to come is to continue to grow the Club by providing affordable, safe and well maintained aircraft for its Members. Eventually we will add to our fleet as our membership size increases.

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Tulsa’s Only Flying Club to Feature A Cessna 172 AND Cessna 182!

Founded in 1953.