ABOUT US

Solar Flying Club's mission is to stimulate and encourage interest in the study of aviation through a cooperative, safe and economical environment for all active members.  We are a non-profit, equity ownership  club who own, fly and maintain a Cessna 172M, an IFR-capable aircraft available for everything from a short local tour or lunch outing to extended trips located at Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV) in Ankeny, Iowa.  

ABOUT THE CLUB

OUR HISTORY

Solar Flying Club was established and incorporated on September 17, 1953  when three pilots came together and formed a social flying club to promote the camaraderie and fellowship of pilots in Central Iowa.  Howard Heidman, Claude Gaskins and John Beaman established the club and served as the president, vice president and secretary respectively with an initial membership fee of $35.   The club initially operated out of the Des Moines Airport.

ABOUT ANKENY REGIONAL AIRPORT (KIKV)

Ankeny Regional Airport opened in 1994 and is designed and serves as a reliever airport to Des Moines International Airport (KDSM).  Exec1 Aviation, Inc is the full service FBO offering aircraft maintenance, aircraft rental, car rental, primary flight training and charter services.