The tach time counter in the airplane counts up at a rate less than real time anytime the engine is run below approximately 2400rpm. On average, tach time will be 75% to 95% of hobbs time. Charging by the tach hour can save you up to 25% relative to charging by the hobbs hour. If you throttle back and save some gas (which the club is paying for), then you save money. And, if you're sitting at the end of the runway, #12 for take-off, you are not paying through the nose while idling! If you are building time, this is a great feature that the club offer.
Yes. The club carries $100,000 per person / $1,000,000 per accident liability insurance in the event of an injury or accident. This policy protects both you and the club.
The club's planes are tied down at the West General Aviation Ramp of Blue Grass Airport, near the club's hangar. The address of the club hangar is 4480 George Gumbert Rd.
A CFI must receive prior approval from the club before instructing in the club airplanes. A list of instructors who have expressed interest in instructing for the club is available here. If your preferred instructor is not already on the list, have him or her contact the club's safety officer for further information.